Personally I love smoothies. From a very young age, I've always associated smoothies and various shakes with vibrant health. You can mix it up in so many ways, there's just no limit to the possibilities. In fact, it's possible to replace some of your meals with smoothies. A good protein powder mixed in with plenty of fruits and vegetables is tasty, nutritious, and it will prevent you from giving in to hunger and going for junk food. There have been many times when I knew I wouldn't have time to sit down for a meal, so I just drank a good…

As a general rule, it's easier and faster to drink than to eat. Not that I have anything against eating solid food of course, but drinking something nutritious is quick, satisfying, and nourishing. One of the best ways to do this is with smoothies! I love them and I try to make a point of incorporating them in my weekly meal plans. I personally use a Vitamix blender which is super powerful and can blend just about anything. But for most purposes, any decent blender will do. Usually I use smoothies as an in-between meal snack, but there are also…

We all know we need to eat our veggies. Whether you're following a conventional eating plan, doing Keto, or other type of diet, vegetables must be an important part of it. If you come across someone who tells you to not eat a good amount of vegetables, walk away. Many years ago, there was a well known bodybuilding trainer who would have his guys prepare for contests by eating pretty much unlimited amounts of eggs and meat but nothing else! He had them take craploads of supplements which is certainly not a substitute for real vegetables and fruits in food form.…

After you’ve hit the gym for a complete body workout or you’ve focused on your core in an intense Pilates class, your body is ready to regain its power and energy through different nutrients. One of the best ways to ensure you’re receiving the necessary nutrients your body needs is drinking a smoothie.   However, this doesn’t mean you should go out and buy a smoothie from your local juice bar. Smoothie places can sometimes be the worst for you as they’re typically packed with sugar, calories, and sometimes don’t even have real fruit in them.   Rather than buying a smoothie with questionable…