Do you struggle getting your kids to regularly eat green vegetables– especially the leafy kind? Jen and myself (Jadah) just got finished hosting a 30-Day Green Smoothie Challenge on our website Simple Green Smoothies. For 30 days of January, we shared inspiring photos and green smoothie recipes on Instagram, Facebook and with those who [...]
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Simple Green Smoothies has launched!
Hello friends! It’s finally here— the Simple Green Smoothies website we have excitedly talked about for months. This plant-based health website will change the way you eat and live. This is not a diet. It’s a lifestyle. Many of you know that both Jen and I are obsessed with green smoothies. We blend a daily batch of [...]
POSTED BY ON November 8, 2012 | Comments { 2 }
Green Smoothie Popsicle Recipe: Pumpkin + Spinach + Mango
When the fall season hits, I am on the hunt for new pumpkin recipes. And although the weather is a little cooler, you don’t want to pass up on this rawesome green smoothie popsicle recipe with fresh pumpkin! Did you know that 1 cup of pumpkin has more potassium than a banana? Potassium supports your [...]
POSTED BY ON October 25, 2012 | Comments { 2 }
Green Smoothie : Spinach + Pear + Banana
Fact: Most of my green smoothies turn out brownish-purple, army green or nasty brown (yes, that’s a real color name in my book). I’ve seen so many pictures of green smoothies on Pinterest that are a light green and they look so refreshing, healthy and well, like a green smoothie. So I decided to take [...]
POSTED BY ON October 17, 2012 | Comments { 11 }
Sweet Potato Green Smoothie Recipe
The produce in my CSA basket is changing colors just like the season. I can tell autumn is here because this week I got my first basket with sweet potatoes in it. We baked them all in the oven, ate some with butter and saved some for this week’s very special green smoothie recipe. I have been wanting to try this [...]
POSTED BY ON October 4, 2012 | Comments { 3 }
Green Smoothie: Kiwi + Kale + Avocado
RAWESOME Fact: One serving of kiwi fruit gives the body 230% of what the body requires in a day! This fat-burning fruit packed with vitamin C allows the body to heal wounds, increase iron absorption, and boost the immune system. Five-seven servings of kiwi and other citrus fruits should keep your immune system strong this [...]
POSTED BY ON September 27, 2012 | Comments { 2 }
Green Smoothie: Almond Butter and “Jelly”
Spinach and grapes are packed with antioxidants and phytonutrients– so this green smoothie is super healthy and yummy. No added sugar or water needed– this is a sweet take on a child’s classic sandwich filled with fresh fruit and leafy greens. Grapes are a low glycemic index fruit, so it has a better blood sugar [...]
POSTED BY ON August 30, 2012 | Comments { 7 }
Green Smoothie: Pineapple, Kale, Coconut Oil
I finally decided to add coconut oil to my green smoothies…it’s delicious. Coconut oil is also a healthy fat which is awesome. Some people take a tablespoon a day to help with weight loss. According to Dr. Oz, “Coconut oil improves calcium and magnesium absorption in the body, which in turn is greatly beneficial to [...]
POSTED BY ON August 17, 2012 | Comments { 8 }
5 Green Smoothie Tips
Green smoothies are an incredible way to start your day. I’m a vegetarian who doesn’t like salads, so green smoothies are a great way for me to get my daily intake of leafy greens. (And they taste much better than a salad). I’ve shared lots of yummy recipes, so now I want to share some [...]
POSTED BY ON August 3, 2012 | Comments { 1 }
Green smoothie : Strawberry, banana, blueberry
I’ve made this green smoothie almost every day for the past year. I guess I am kinda like my dad— when you find something that works, why change it up? It only has five ingredients (and one being water), doesn’t take much food prep, and tastes very yummy (seriously). My kids even ask for it!
POSTED BY ON July 6, 2012 | Comments { 4 }
Join our 7-Day Detox Challenge
Tired? Clothes a little snug? Eating foods you shouldn’t be? We can relate and want to invite you to join us (Jadah and Jen) on a 7-day detox beginning this Sunday (June 10)! It’s going to be a combination of a green smoothies + master cleanse to help rid our bodies of all the junk we have [...]
POSTED BY ON June 6, 2012 | Comments { 5 }
Green smoothies: Secret weapon for a healthy family
A healthy diet is a top priority in our household. It beat out cleanliness by a long shot. Yet I find it difficult to actually have the energy or time to constantly feed my four-year old daughter meals that Martha would be proud of. So to balance out my grilled cheese and tomato soup dinners, [...]
POSTED BY ON January 7, 2012 | Comments { 3 }
10 Kid-friendly green smoothie tips
How do I get my kids to eat well? How do I get my kids to eat their green veggies? How do I make a smoothie that my child will like? As a parent, I know how challenging it can be to get kids to eat their veggies – especially the green ones. The answer [...]
POSTED BY ON November 9, 2011 | Comments { 14 }
Video: The art of blending with Blendtec
My family and I started blending smoothies this summer and it has become a daily ritual for us. I am impressed that my whole family gets their green veggies for breakfast everyday! My aunt recommended the Blendtec blender, and I couldn’t be happier with how easy it is to use and clean. For the recipe [...]
POSTED BY ON November 8, 2011 | Comments { 5 }
A secret weapon for a healthy family
A healthy diet is a top priority in our household. It beat out cleanliness by a long shot. Yet I find it difficult to actually have the energy or time to constantly feed my four-year old daughter meals that Martha would be proud of. So to balance out my grilled cheese and tomato soup dinners, [...]
POSTED BY ON November 8, 2011 | Comments { 4 }
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1. Adopt a plant-based diet with green smoothies
2. Start using coconut oil (for almost everything)
3. Ditch the paper towels and use cloth napkins
4. Make Trash to Treasure Art Projects with your kids
5. Unplug the TV and reconnect with your family
6. Furnish your home with second-hand treasures
7. Be the change you wish to see
8. Teach your kids responsibility and effort with important work—chores.
9. Save the world we live in and bike around town
10. Upgrade your kitchen to eco-friendly pots and pans
1. Adopt a plant-based diet with green smoothies
2. Start using coconut oil (for almost everything)
3. Ditch the paper towels and use cloth napkins
4. Make Trash to Treasure Art Projects with your kids
5. Unplug the TV and reconnect with your family
6. Furnish your home with second-hand treasures
7. Be the change you wish to see
8. Teach your kids responsibility and effort with important work—chores.
9. Save the world we live in and bike around town
10. Upgrade your kitchen to eco-friendly pots and pans
