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Superfood Smoothie #11 - Tropical Medley

Superfood #11 - Mango

I am all about trying new things and new foods! My recent discovery is elderflower cordial. Amazing aroma and taste - I am hooked and add it everywhere I possibly can. The combination of tropical fruits with elderflower is so good, so unusual, so addictive. And my love for mangoes is eternal :-)

Superfood Smoothie # 10 - Fifty Shades Of Green

Superfood #10 - Avocado

I never get tired of avocados - they are extraordinarily healthy and instantly make any dish appetizing. Incorporating them in desserts and smoothies is what I am into nowadays. This morning's invention "Fifty shades of green" proved to be a success. Sweet and sour with a kick of spirulina and kale - it is both delicious and wholesome! Perfectly satisfying breakfast.

Superfood Smoothie # 9 - Sea Buckthorn Papaya Smoothie

Back in Russia sea buckthorn was nothing near exotic or rare as it is here in the States. It was actually one of the most common berry bushes being cultivated in gardens or growing in the wild. The sweet and sour, astringent taste of sea buckthorn is an instant nostalgia trigger, which brings back happy childhood memories. Needless to say that I love these berries!

Sea buckthorns are deciduous shrubs with orange berry-like fruits. The berries are very rich in oil and nutrients and even get called the “miracle berry”. They are used to make edible oil, juice, jams, teas and, of course, can be added to smoothies. Anything prepared with sea buckthorn is guaranteed to be extra delicious - take my word for it!

#9 Sea Buckthorn Papaya Smoothie

Sea Buckthorn

Almond Milk

Papaya

Banana

Oatmeal

Health Benefits:

Contains 10 times more vitamin C than oranges.
It is the 3rd highest source of vitamin E in the plant world.
Rich in essential fatty acids, Omega 3,6,9 and very rare Omega 7.
High concentration of antioxidants, all essential vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
Fights irritation, promotes skin health, heals skin burns.
Heals gastric ulcers (It really does! Me and my father are living proof :)

This data comes from online research and serves solely as a short summary of the food's nutrition facts and estimated benefits.

Superfood Smoothie #8 - Acai Cherry Smoothie

Acai is by far one of the most hyped superfoods of the moment, which existence “has been kept secret from most of the world for centuries”. The word “secret” is intriguing enough to lure most of us, but then there is a magic phrase “the ultimate superfood” and here we go – crowds of somnambulists are flocking Wholefoods stores searching for mysterious purple berries. Of course, I am one of them, sigh :)

#8 Acai Cherry Smoothie

Frozen Acai Puree

Frozen Cherry Puree

Banana

Water

Health Benefits:

Superfood Smoothie #7 - Soursop Coconut Smoothie

Superfood Soursop Coconut Smoothie Recipe

#7 Soursop Coconut Smoothie

Soursop Puree

Banana

Coconut Milk
Coconut Flakes
Ice Cubes

Superfood – Soursop (fruit with distinct sour sweet taste)

Health benefits:

Superfood Smoothie #6 - Hibiscus Strawberry Smoothie

Almond Superfood Hibiscus Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

#6 Hibiscus Strawberry Smoothie

Hibiscus tea (1 cup)

Strawberries

Frozen Banana
Pear
Almonds (tablespoon)
Honey (tea spoon)

Superfood – Almonds

Health benefits:

Almonds are the most nutritionally dense nuts making them a high protein snack with loads of nutrients!
High in protein and fiber and a good source of potassium, calcium, vitamin E, B-vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus and iron.
Research has shown that almonds might aid in weight loss, help reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, lower "bad" cholesterol and increase "good" cholesterol levels.

Tea Obsession – Rosehip Tea Recipe

Rosehip Tea Recipe, Rosehip health benefits

I am adding a new obsession series to the blog – my tea obsession!

I’ve been drinking and loving tea for as long as I can remember, but that’s no surprise, really – Russians are fond of tea. That’s a cultural thingJ. Yet, only recently I’ve started collecting different kinds of tea, trying new recipes, researching benefits of various tea types and herbs…so it became an obsession beloved enough to get its place on the blog! Yay, I feel excited and can’t wait to share ALL my tea collection with you!

Today, I am drinking Rosehip Tea.

Superfood Smoothie #5 - Kiwi Spirulina Smoothie

#5 Kiwi Spirulina Smoothie

Kiwi

Kale

Banana
Lemon (juice)
Mint leaves
Chia Seeds (tea spoon)
Spirulina (tea spoon)

Coconut Water

Ice Cubes

Superfood Smoothie #4 - Orange Strawberry Smoothie

#4 Orange Strawberry Smoothie

Orange

Strawberry

Kale

Frozen Peaches

Coconut Water

Flax Seeds

Superfood Smoothie #3 - Pineapple Watercress Smoothie

#3 Pineapple Watercress Smoothie

Pineapple

Apple

Watercress

Coconut Water

Honey

Superfood Smoothie #2 – Kale Melon Green Smoothie

#2 Kale Melon Green Smoothie

Kale

Melon

Guava Puree

Chia Seeds

Honey

Water (optional)

15 Super Foods Smoothie Recipes // #1 Chocolate Superfood Smoothie

My current obsession is to include as much super foods as possible into our every day diet.

I am usually very skeptical about anything trendy that has to do with lots of PR and everyone seems to be obsessed about. I prefer following my intuition and keep living the way I like and not the way that is being currently hyped.

Obsession with smoothies, healthy eating and super foods is one of a few exceptions.

Extra Special Valentine’s Layered Smoothie

Today I decided to make an extra sweet and extra nice and extra beautiful smoothie for my boyfriend! I came up with this layered smoothie recipe – it was delicious and looked gorgeous!

Layer 1

Strawberries

Raspberries

Mango

Coconut water

Layer 2

Bananas

Kiwi

Honey

Coconut water

15 Delicious Smoothies for Weight Loss

My little adventure called “A smoothie a day – 15 Days, 15 Smoothies” is over! The initial plan to make one smoothie every day and to finish them all in 2 weeks, of course, did not go quite this way! It took me maybe two months to finish them all, or even more? Oh well, the important thing I did not quit! Finishing things is a huge challenge for me and I feel proud even of this little accomplishment J

Anyways, I’ve gathered all 15 smoothies into this post to make it an easy access for anyone who is in search of new delicious smoothies recipes!

Smoothie obsession must go on! Why smoothies and what lies behind them. And a few thoughts about the complaint free world movement.

My friend recently told me about the Complaint Free World movement, which is supposedly a life changing program. Bill Bowen advises that it takes 21 days of not complaining to actually break the habit of complaining. His solution is simple – wear a purple rubber bracelet on your hand and count days. Once you complain, switch hands and start counting days from the beginning. The goal is to reach 21 days of continuously complaint free life.

A Smoothie A Day! #15 Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

15 Days - 15 Smoothies!

Smoothie #15

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Pumpkin puree (cooked)

Banana

Apple
Milk
Honey, Nutmeg

Five best hot drinks to boost your immune system and fight cold in winter

1. Moroccan Mint Tea with Cinnamon

Mint is a calming and soothing herb which is great to break up mucus and relieve sore throat. This version of mint tea is amazingly delicious, reminds me of glintwein and has tons of healthy benefits.

Ingredients:

- 2 sticks of cinnamon

- some cloves

- several orange slices

- several lime slices

- ginger

- two tea spoons of brown sugar