Don’t roll your eyes at me for writing this, but thank me, instead!
And please read it and implement as many as you can.
Don’t just roll your eyes at “another healthy -lifestyle advice – who even reads this stuff??? And go on living your life as our culture conditions us to live. Which means eating too much of the wrong stuff, constantly worrying about all kinds of things that keep coming at us from all directions, being stressed during the day at your job, and at night—becoming a couch potato, binge watching one television series after another, ignoring your passions, only getting in touch with people through your phone.
(I know that’s probably not you, but most of us are guilty of many wrongdoings against our bodies.) 🙁
We all want to stay sharp, enjoy life to the fullest, and savor every moment. So, why not take action now? Trust me; this could be a game-changer for your life.
Do you want to sharp, enjoy life to the fullest, and savor every moment? I’m sure you do – so JUST DO IT, OKAY??
Trust me; this could be a game-changer for your life.
13 Things you can do to prevent mental decline (and a whole lot of other problems):
Eat a healthy diet (of course!). This means eating foods rich with vitamins and antioxidants. Leafy greens, vegetables, mushrooms, nuts and seeds, fruits, beans, plant protein foods, such as tofu, whole grains (limited, if you’re trying to lose weight, plus, be cautious of gluten). (Notice that I don’t mention fish, and if you’re already plant-based or vegan—this is obvious for you, and if not, I will write another article about it as it may require more explanation.) And of course, green smoothies are great, so check out these 6 Recipes for Healthy Brain.
Supplementing your diet with certain important nutrients is a must, in my opinion, and in the opinion of doctors, such as Dr. Joel Fuhrman. He recommends at minimum DHAs from clean, plant-based sources (i.e., algae, which BTW is where fish get them as well, so let’s stop depleting our oceans and eating sea creatures’ bodies that contain more toxins than we know). THIS IS SUPER IMPORTANT FOR VEGANS. Plus, vitamin B12, D, and maybe others.
Get Moving (duh!): Regular exercise is a no-brainer (pun intended). Vigorous physical activity gets the blood pumping to your brain, improving oxygenation and overall brain function. Physical activity is good for your brain health because it improves blood flow, cognitive function, memory, and emotional balance. Physical activity can be any moderate-to-vigorous activity that gets your heart rate up and your sweat flowing. Aerobic exercises, such as running, jogging, biking, swimming, or dancing, are fantastic for your brain.
Live your life with purpose and passion. This is super important as it reduces stress and makes your life worth living. It makes me sad to watch my mom, who pretty much lacks those things, so she focuses on things that make her feel depressed, such as how old she is getting and her deteriorating mental health.
Challenge yourself mentally. Keep your mind active by playing games, puzzles, and other types of brain training.
Make a special effort to pay attention and concentrate.
Get better organized to reduce the need to remember things.
Socialize. Maintain meaningful relationships with people in the real world.
Reduce stress. Learn and practice relaxation techniques, meditation, yoga, or other things.
Get quality sleep.
Stay away from drugs, alcohol, and smoking.
Maintain healthy environment – this we may not be able to control, but, for example, all kinds of toxins, mold, pesticides, herbicides, etc. – we can try to avoid them as much as possible.
Take care of problems before they arise or early on by testing yourself regularly. (If you want to learn which tests are good to have done, read the whole article here.)
So, there you go.
You may be disappointed.
Just, same-o, same-o.
No new discoveries for miracle pills that you can gulp down and be on your way to doing what our culture conditions us to do—which is overeating the wrong things, constantly worrying about all kinds of things that keep coming at us from all directions, being stressed during the day at your day job, and at night—becoming a couch potato binge watching one television series after another, ignoring your passions, only getting in touch with people through your phone.
Our culture has a knack for conditioning us to live in ways that aren’t always kind to our bodies and minds. But we don’t have to!
But, really, we need to be DEAD SERIOUS about this thing, or it will come back and hurt us in unimaginable ways.
Can you imagine yourself losing memory?
Not being able to express yourself?
Losing touch with the present?
Getting confused and scared?
Not being able to recognize your loved ones?
THIS STUFF really scares me even from a distance and it now becomes even more real as I watch what’s happening to my mom. (She is 80 years old right now and doesn’t have all these symptoms, but who knows what will happen in a year or two.)
Let me repeat the statistics: Almost two out of three Americans experience some level of cognitive impairment at an average age of approximately 70 years. For dementia, lifetime risk for women (men) is 37% (24%) and mean age at onset 83 (79) years. Mar 31, 2020. It’s estimated that about 50% of people age 85 and older have dementia. (Link to the source in the notes).
So, it’s always good to give yourself a reminder and a little nudge.
(Although if you need a good kick in the butt, I am just giving you one, remotely! Can you feel it?)
Till the next time,
Joanna
PS.
I am not a doctor and don’t give medical advice, but some of the tests I’ve seen are being recommended and I’m planning to do most of them soon are:
Here are five delicious and brain-boosting smoothie recipes that are low in sugar:
1. Berry Brain Boost Smoothie
1/2 cup of blueberries (rich in antioxidants)
1/2 cup of strawberries (high in vitamin C)
1/4 cup of plant yogurt, such as coconut (for creaminess and protein)
1 tablespoon of flax seeds (source of omega-3 fatty acids)
1/2 cup of spinach (packed with nutrients)
1/2 cup of unsweetened plant milk or water
Ice cubes (optional)
2 dates or some stevia (to sweeten, optional)
2. Green Energy Smoothie
1/2 banana (for natural sweetness)
1 cup of kale or spinach (rich in vitamins and minerals)
1/2 avocado (healthy fats)
1 tablespoon of chia seeds (fiber and omega-3s)
1 teaspoon of matcha green tea powder (caffeine for alertness)
1/2 cup of coconut water
Ice cubes (optional)
3. Nutty Banana Brain Booster
1 ripe banana (natural sweetness)
1 tablespoon of almond or peanut butter, or other nut or seed butter (protein and healthy fats)
1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder (antioxidants)
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (supports cognitive function)
A pinch of sea salt
Ice cubes (optional)
4. Tropical Turmeric Smoothie
1/2 cup of pineapple (vitamin C and natural sweetness)
1/2 inch piece of fresh turmeric (anti-inflammatory)
1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger (cognitive benefits)
1/4 cup of plant yogurt, such as coconut (for creaminess and protein)
1/2 cup of coconut milk (light or full-fat)
A dash of black pepper (enhances turmeric absorption)
Ice cubes (optional)
Some date syrup, maple syrup (to sweeten, optional)
5. Walnut and Banana Brain Booster
1 ripe banana (natural sweetness)
1/4 cup of walnuts (rich in omega-3 fatty acids)
1/4 cup of rolled oats (fiber and nutrients)
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract (flavor)
1/2 cup of unsweetened plant milk
Ice cubes (optional)
5. Chocolate Avocado Delight
1/2 ripe avocado (healthy fats and creamy texture)
1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder (antioxidants)
1/2 teaspoon of date or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
1/2 cup of unsweetened plant milk
1 small ripe banana
A pinch of sea salt
Instructions for all Smoothies:
Add all the ingredients to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Adjust the consistency by adding more liquid if needed.
Taste and sweeten with honey or stevia if desired (remember, the riper the fruit, the sweeter the smoothie).
Pour into a glass and enjoy your brain-boosting, low-sugar smoothie!
These smoothies are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that support brain health. Feel free to customize them to your taste and dietary preferences. Enjoy!
The biosphere is as important as life itself because it is all of life. Without the biosphere, Earth would be a lifeless planet, such as Mars or Venus.
It seems obvious that without healthy biosphere, we not only won’t be able to produce healthy food but also maintain good health as a species.
And yet what our current actions we are putting our biosphere in danger, which basically means we’re cutting the branch we are sitting on—and that is not a smart thing to do.
Question: What is the number one activity that damages our planet’s biosphere that can also be fixed relatively easily and quickly?
Before we address this question, let’s talk a little more about what biosphere is.
What exactly is the biosphere?
Biosphere is a part of the Earth where all organisms (plants and animals) live. They live in thin upper part of oceans and everywhere on/within the land mass. At higher altitude, UV radiation and low temperatures disable life to spread. In the deep ocean, life is present in the depth of up to 500 m below oceanic floor.
The biosphere is a self-supporting and self-regulating system. Some scientists even think of the biosphere itself as a living organism. It’s been maintaining its delicate balance for billions of years.
But then we humans came around, and we’re putting so much stress on it we’re disrupting that balance.
We’re taking our planet and our precious biosphere for granted.
It’s always been here.
We can’t imagine it not being here.
But—what if we damage it beyond repair?
Is it even possible?
Why do we need to take better care of biosphere?
Here are some facts about our biosphere that you need to know:
Compared to the other spheres (lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere), the biosphere is fragile.
Most organisms require particular levels of pH, water, nitrogen, carbon and oxygen among other things in order to survive. All conditions required for life must be met and maintained within this thin layer of groundwater and lower atmosphere.
Even though our planet Earth may seem very large to us, but the biosphere is very thin by comparison.
How can we protect and preserve the biosphere?
Some things may come to your mind, like reducing the use of fossil fuels, restoring damaged ecosystems by planting trees on land where forests have been cut down, in short—learning to live in a way that doesn’t hurt the environment, plus supporting activities that operate in ways that minimize damage to the environment.
All of these are valid.
And you probably already know that.
But none of them are quick and easy fixes.
There doesn’t seem ONE SIMPLE way to FIX MOST OF THESE PROBLEMS QUICKLY and efficiently… or is it?
So, what is the number one activity that damages our planet’s biosphere that can also be fixed relatively easily and quickly?
It’s our food system.
The way we produce food—and the animal food in particular—is the driving force behind a number of crises, including the climate change, biodiversity crisis, health crisis (including antibiotic resistance), ocean depletion, water pollution, deforestation, and the crisis of ethics (whereby we raise billions of animals in squalid conditions and kill them at very young age to eat them, even though more humane, healthful, and sustainable plant alternatives exist).
And this is NOT animal factory farm crisis, because the pasture-bread, grass-fed, free-range meat and dairy products are even worse in terms of how unsustainable they are (we would essentially need several planets to feed the global population on these types of foods).
We’re essentially EATING OUR WAY TO EXTINCTION.
And not just our extinction—
Extinction of MOST OF THE SPECIES THAT INHABIT THIS PLANET TODAY.
If you think this is an exaggeration—then you should know that the largest extinction since the times when dinosaurs were alive is going on RIGHT NOW. It’s called the Sixth Extinction.
Is there hope?
YES, ABSOLUTELY!
We must cultivate hope. But we also must take well informed action.
We’re in a unique situation to save earth as we know it, and save the life on it now and allow a livable future for those coming after us or we could ignore things, act like nothing’s happening or when we get around to it and allow it to continue on its current path to possibly be destroyed.
And all of us can help—which means all of us can become heroes, fighting for the greater good.
So, what’s at stake?
The extinguishing of our own species and thousands of other species—that’s what’s at stake.
We can essentially make or break humanity and our entire biosphere—that could be at stake.
So, what needs to change?
We need to stop those practices and habits that we administer every single day on a collective basis globally, that create an unnecessary and proportionately large resource footprint, beginning with—
THE FOOD WHAT WE EAT AND OUR AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS, which have the largest environmental footprint of all.
THE ANIMAL FOODS WE CONSUME IS A LARGER RESOURCE GUZZLER THAN ANYTHING ELSE WE DO; IT ALSO HAPPENS TO BE THE VERY EASIEST TO CHANGE.
So, whether you’re ready to go completely plant-based or not, cutting down beef and other animal products, reducing the consumption by third, or half would be a step in the right direction.
Even though it’s not a time for baby steps, it’s better than nothing.
Don’t do nothing because you want to do everything.
We’re on very real timelines and it’s much worse now than it was ten or even five years ago. And any action you can take today toward a more plant-based diet is the right thing to do.
You may think that a plant-based Thanksgiving is a blasphemy, and see no reason why we should give up the tradition of eating a turkey, replacing it with a stuffed pumpkin, tofurky, or whatever, but please hear me out.
As much as we like to stick to traditional way of doing things, and protest against changing anything for the sake of TRADITION—the most important criteria for keeping a tradition should be how well those traditions are serving us TODAY, knowing what we know, being who we are RIGHT NOW.
The most important criteria for keeping or changing a tradition should be—how well those traditions are serving us TODAY, knowing what we know, being who we are RIGHT NOW.
And right now our planet is in trouble. Scientists say we are heading towards planetary breakdown, and even if we ended fossil fuels today, our food system alone would send us over 1.5 degrees Celsius warming, with animal agriculture being the worst offender*.
With 8 billion of people in the world, and 80 billion of land animals and trillions of sea animals killed each year; we truly have a huge sustainability problem on our hands, and even switching to “free-range,” “cage-free,” “organic” meat and dairy, as some propose, will only make the matter worse.
Turkeys do not smile very much! Dang they have no reason, especially on Thanksgiving!
So, back to Thanksgiving.
It is generally believed that in 1621, the Pilgrims invited Wampanoag Indians to a feast in Plymouth Colony to celebrate their first harvest with turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
Well, maybe it happened like that, but from what we know today, probably not.
Traditions that relate to certain events in the past often bear little resemblance to the actual events—and it’s okay.
FACT: Thanksgiving as we know it was created by ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ author—not the Pilgrims
Sarah Josepha Hale – does that name mean anything to you?
You may not have heard of her, but she is the woman who created Thanksgiving as we now celebrate it.
This may come as a surprise to you, because it’s a little known fact, but without Sarah Jessica Hale there would be no Thanksgiving as we know it.
Without Sarah Josepha Hale—later known as “the Mother of Thanksgiving”—there would be no turkey on the table, no gravy, no cranberry sauce, and no pumpkin pie.
Most importantly, there would be no Thanksgiving as a national holiday.
She was the one who conceived the idea, and then shaped the entire celebration—complete with putting together the menu items and the recipes that are now familiar to everyone across North America and beyond.
Yes, festive thanksgiving dinners were celebrated around the country, but not necessarily on the same day and not necessarily with the same food, and they were not given in the celebration of the 1621 feast.
It was Sarah Josepha Hale, an author, poet and magazine editor, a feminist, and an influential woman of her time (and the author of the poem “Mary Had a Little Lamb”) who conceived the idea of the thanksgiving celebration and making it into a national holiday.
She had a VISION, and she CONSISTENTLY and TIRELESSLY WORKED toward fulfillment of that vision. She wrote letters and articles, spoke to people, sent petitions to politicians and presidents—until they listened.
She wrote not one, not two letters—but probably dozens, maybe even hundreds. She did that not for a week or a month, but over the period of many years.
In fact, for forty years, she lobbied any and all politicians she could, ultimately appealing to President Lincoln himself.
She kept doing it, even though probably at the beginning nobody listened to her. But she had not stopped … until it worked.
Finally, in the summer of 1863, on the heels of the decisive battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg, President Lincoln granted her wish declaring Thanksgiving a national holiday.
And Sarah Josepha Hale knew exactly how this holiday celebration should look like. In her 1823 novel ‘Northwood; or, a Tale of New England’, she devoted an entire chapter to one such dinner, describing it in much detail, complete with roast turkey, gravy, and pumpkin pie.
As a result of her commitment, her passion, her belief, she single-handedly accomplished a huge goal influencing the lives of millions. She created one of the biggest holiday traditions—Thanksgiving as we know it—which bears little resemblance to the original celebration.
Ironically, apart from the food that is served during this holiday, today’s Thanksgiving bears little resemblance to Sarah Josepha Hale’s vision, either. The rather solemn celebration, that was about giving thanks, helping the poor and feeding the homeless, turned into a thanksgiving extravaganza, complete with the Macy’s Day Parade, football games galore, and enough food wasted to sink a ship.
What Was Done – Can be Un-Done
Unfortunately, what Hale had created with good intentions is hurtful for the animals, for people, and our planet. As a result of her work, commitment, and passion millions of animals are bread every year for the sole purpose of being killed, baked and served as a centerpiece on the Thanksgiving table–while people gather around to celebrate and give thanks.
Unfortunately, that’s her legacy.
Quite depressing, really. Tragic, even.
So why do I even talk about it?
Because what she did – can be undone.
Today, we can create NEW TRADITIONS.
Traditions that are just and COMPASSIONATE, truly HUMANE and JOYFUL.
Traditions that don’t require hurting anyone and don’t damage our planet.
Today, it’s time for new Thanksgiving traditions.
Traditions that are about giving thanks, being gentle and compassionate towards all beings.
If you think that’s impossible, that it will be an affront to the original Thanksgiving celebration that took place in 1621—think again.
The way we celebrate this holiday has very little to do with what the original celebration looked like, and everything to do with a vision of one influential woman, whom we know little about today.
It’s okay to shape new traditions. It’s okay to change traditions. Sarah Josepha Hale taught us how.
That’s the positive part of her legacy.
We can follow in her footsteps—with DETERMINATION, COMMITMENT, and PASSION—to re-invent the Thanksgiving tradition, as well as other traditions around the globe.
Would you put THIS in your smoothie? Some unexpected ingredients to try…
I’ve been experimenting with all kinds of new ingredients in my smoothies, and two came to my attention in particular: cauliflower and zucchini. Why these two?
They are healthy, cheap and plentiful this time of year; they are easy to store and freeze (don’t spoil easily), and—last and not least—both are SUPER LOW IN CALORIES.
All of which make them perfect to try in a raw soup or smoothie when trying to lose weight (as I am right now)!
Seriously, these two aren’t used nearly often enough, in my opinion.
You may think I’m nuts (and I am—kind of; I’m certainly nuts—or bananas—about smoothies!), but bear with me.
A couple of weeks ago I bought a huge cauliflower I was trying to come up with what to make for dinner. Cauliflower soup sounded like a logical choice, the problem was—it was so hot I didn’t feel like cooking or eating a warm soup.
I started munching on and it was sooo delicious and crunchy raw; so I thought, what if I made it into a raw soup? At first I was skeptical, as I’m sure ANYONE would be. I don’t think I’ve EVER made a raw soup that featured cauliflower as the main ingredient. (Especially since my experiments with other cruciferous veggies weren’t a raving success, LOL.)
When people think about a cauliflower, they don’t usually crave eating it raw or having it in a smoothie, ice-cream or other dessert. Let’s face it, most people’s mouths don’t water at the sight of this cruciferous veggie, the way they do when you see a piece of chocolate or a cup of strawberries. 😉
So I created this raw cauliflower soup recipe in a spur of a moment—taking inspiration from several blogs and using the ingredients that I had in my kitchen (I hate having to run to the store when the inspiration hits me!).
This raw cauliflower soup is SENSATIONAL for a hot summer day, when you don’t feel like cooking. Cashews add HEAVENLY creaminess to this soup, and provide more “staying power,” making you feel satisfied for longer, while grapefruit juice adds freshness and tartness. Serve it CHILLED with plenty of crunchy toppings, and sprinkle with dill and citrus juice.
Side Note: I enjoyed this recipe so much that I included it in the new edition of Easy Raw Soups: 40+ Recipes for Raw Soups. (You can get all my recipe books, including this one, by joining the Green Reset program or you can find all my books, including fiction and children’ books on Amazon.)
Encouraged by the positive outcome, I wondered—why not make a cauliflower smoothie?
<GASP!>
Would you put this in your smoothie? Cauliflower Smoothie Recipe
Two Low-Carb Smoothie Recipes
These two recipes for cauliflower smoothie are OUT OF THIS WORLD.
Before you judge, I want you to know that I was skeptical at first too.
Cauliflower in a smoothie that actually tastes good? No way!
I did try putting cruciferous veggies in smoothies many times, and one thing I learned is that you have to be very careful not to put too much of those, because the smell and taste becomes questionable very quickly.
But I was feeling adventurous and up to the challenge (plus, I didn’t really have any greens on hand, and a fruit smoothie sounded too sweet). I usually add spinach, lettuce or other leafy greens, but I was out and when I swapped in cauliflower it was—WOW, mind blown.
And even though I put A LOT CAULIFLOWER IN THIS smoothie—it turned out delicious, and I literally wouldn’t even know it was there if I didn’t make it myself.
I really enjoyed it very cold, or even freezing, almost like an ice cream. If you like it super cold, all you need to do is cut up and freeze the cauliflower and other fruit the night before you want to make it! Or, if you don’t have any frozen ingredients, add replace some of the liquid with ice.
So, why cauliflower in a smoothie?
Because it’s healthy. It’s filling. And it has practically no calories.
To be exact, there’s 25 calories per cup, or a mere 113 calories in 1 pound of cauliflower.
Let me say that again, because maybe you didn’t get that.
THERE ARE 113 CALORIES IN 1 POUND OF CAULIFLOWER; ONLY 25 CALORIES PER CUP.
Which makes it an amazing choice of food for everyone who’s trying to eat healthily and consume fewer calories (as I am right now). Cauliflower is one of the most versatile low-carb vegetables, but very unappreciated. It has a very mild taste and can be used as a substitute for potatoes, rice and other higher-carb foods. And after my first smoothie with frozen cauliflower, I was hooked.
Berry Cauliflower Smoothie
Ingredients 2 cups frozen cauliflower florets ½ cup frozen mixed berries 1 cup sliced frozen banana 2 cups of water or unsweetened plant milk 1 tablespoon of peanut butter or other nut or butter (such as tahini) A few dates and nuts, such as walnuts or other for extra sweetness and crunch (optional)
Method Blend everything until smooth.
Cinnamon-Cocoa Cauliflower Smoothie
This delicious milkshake-like treat is 100% plant-based, healthy and uses frozen cauliflower to make it extra creamy. And you can’t even taste the cauliflower!
Ingredients 1 banana (fresh or frozen) 1 cup frozen raw cauliflower 1 tsp peanut butter (or more, up to 1 tbsp) 1-2 tbsp cacao powder or 1 scoop vegan chocolate protein powder 2 dates 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup water
Method Blend all ingredients until smooth! Enjoy!
Optional Ingredients Add some roasted cocoa beans or nuts—I love to add some crunch Try adding instant coffee instead of coca powder. Add plant milk instead of water. Use almond butter or other nut or seed butter (e.g., tahini) instead of peanut butter. Freeze it and eat as an ice-cream later or make it into a popsicle for a fun treat.
Q&A
Can you taste the cauliflower? Nope! It’s totally undetectable when using the recipes as described.
Does it have to be frozen? No. It just adds a creaminess that is necessary. And I do like my smoothies
I want to make the smoothie very low in calories; can I skip nut butters? Honestly, I wouldn’t skip it when making smoothies with cruciferous veggies, such as cauliflower or cabbage. They really help mask the “cruciferous” smell and taste plus make the texture super creamy. Plus, adding those ingredients make those smoothies really filling and satisfying,
I like smoothies, but I feel hungry very quickly after I have them. What can I do? The key to a filling smoothie is making sure you have a balance of complex carbohydrates, healthy fats and plant-based protein. Raw nuts or seeds are great, but you can also add nut or seed butter.
Is this recipe suitable for kids? My kid is very cautious of any unusual ingredients in smoothies. It sure is! It’s great for picky eaters or kids or just if you want to make sure you’re eating enough veggies. For those of you out there who are constantly trying to find ways to get your kids to eat vegetables, frozen cauliflower smoothie is a great way to get them to drink their veggies, especially if they’re not into smoothies made with spinach or kale because of the bright green color.
I don’t like to use protein powders. What should I do? If you don’t have or want to use vegan protein powder in this, you can just use some cacao powder instead to give it that chocolatey flavor. It literally makes this taste like a dessert.
If you don’t want to make this particular smoothie and want more of a tropical smoothie that’s totally fine! The frozen cauliflower trick will work in any smoothie.
If you’re still skeptical about the cauliflower—then how about broccoli?
While they are both very nutritious vegetables, broccoli has higher vitamin content, specifically in vitamin K and C, than cauliflower and is specifically known to be great for eye health. Broccoli florets also provide more minerals and fiber as well as contains vitamin A that isn’t in cauliflower. There are 154 calories in 1 pound of broccoli.
Or zucchini?
Zucchini is even lower in calories and super mild in taste.
1 pound of zucchini is just 77 calories!
Zucchini has a very mild taste, so it adds almost no flavor, but it does add creaminess and a nice, slushy texture. Think of frozen zucchini more like creamy ice cubes. They add extra nutrients, without affecting the flavor!
Try these recipes as they are it’s also an easy one to alter based on your personal preferences and cravings. I will often swap out the strawberries for blueberries and add a handful of fresh spinach to the smoothie as well.
And stay tuned for more recipes with healthy and super-low calorie ingredients.
PS. If you weren’t a fan of the recipe or substituted an ingredient/s, let me know in the comments! Share the Love on Social Media: Pin IT on Pinterest, share the link on Facebook, or post a picture of your creation on Instagram.
