Beet Up Your Smoothie

By: Laura Burk MPH, RD, LDN www.elb-consulting.com Beets deliver antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients right to the muscle.  Earth’s “natural candy” is not only delicious, but healthy! Drink up! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup orange juice 1 cup water 1 medium beet, peeled and cut into chunks (about 1 1/4 cup chopped) 1/2 cup frozen strawberries 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks Add honey …

Tropical Greens

2 cups of kale  1/4 cup Trader Joes Cherry Juice  1/2 cup coconut water  1/2 banana  1/4 cup of pomegranate  1/2 cup pineapple  1 Tbsp. flaxseed  1 Tbsp. chai seeds  14 ice cubes Place all ingredients into blender and enjoy!   For more ELB Consulting services, visit www.elb-consulting.com or call 847-912-3246.

Smoothie Recipes

Very Berry Kale-Berry yourself with nutritional antioxidant power 16 ounces 20 ounces Strawberries 4 6 Raspberries ½ cup ¾  cup Blueberries ½ cup ¾ cup Kale 2 leaves 2 leaves Cherry Juice 4 ounces 6 ounces Water 2 ounces 4 ounces 20 ounces     292cals      69g carbs        1g fat      5g protein      40g sugar    5 fruits      2 vegetables 16 ounces     205cals      49g …

Sugar….How Much Are You Consuming???

On average Americans consume 1/3 pound of sugar a day.  American Heart Association recommends less than 150 calories coming from sugar for men and less than 100 calories coming from sugar for women. How much is this? Less than one can of soda. SWEET TEA Serving Size: 16 ounces Sweet tea has its name for a reason … it’s full …

Beet Smoothie

Beets deliver antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients right to the muscle. Earth’s “natural candy” is not only delicious, but healthy! Drink up! INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup orange juice • 1 cup water • 1 medium beet, peeled and cut into chunks (about 1 1/4 cup chopped) • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks • Add honey for …