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Hi Everyone! Jenny O'Brien here. Nutritionist  & personal trainer. Just your average vegetarian and smoothie fanatic! If you have any questions, or you'd like me to cover a particular topic, drop me a line and let me know! Thanks!

Best Kale for Smoothies

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There are significant differences between the many forms of kale so it’s important to know which type of kale is best for a smoothie. You don’t want to make the mistake of blending up the wrong type of kale and ending up with a bitter, chunky, or simply undrinkable smoothie. Kale is super nutritious, and …

Immune Boosting Smoothies: 3 Key Ingredients

immune smoothies

Everyone wants to stay healthy and protect themselves from the flu and from colds. The best way to do this is to make sure that you have a strong immune system. You can protect yourself from sickness and have an overall stronger immune system by making sure you eat right, exercise, and sleep well. Part …

Can you Blend Pomegranate Seeds

pomegranate seeds blend smoothie

After a while making smoothies, you’ve probably become bored with the normal fruit choices and have started looking for new things to blend. And one fruit that might have crossed your radar are pomegranates. Naturally, you’re probably wondering if you can blend pomegranate seeds in your blender. The good news is that, yes you can …

What Do I Need To Make A Smoothie- A Complete List

Best Blender for Green Smoothies

Don’t be embarrassed if you’re searching for information about what you need to make a smoothie. Not everyone knows what things you need to make a smoothie, at least not at first. You might think that everyone already knows this and so it’s a stupid question. But relax. Everyone starts somewhere. Since this site is …

Can You Blend Chia Seeds in Smoothies?

can you blend chia seeds in a smoothie

Chia seeds are one of the best and healthiest foods to gain popularity in recent years, but they are a bit difficult to use if you’re unfamiliar with them. They basically look like little grains of sand or rock. For people who are die hard blender users, they might wonder if they can blend chia …

Best Blender for Frozen Fruit Smoothies

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There is nothing as refreshing and healthy then a frozen fruit smoothie in the morning. It’s the perfect way to start your day. While some people might be comfortable making a heavy green smoothie, it’s really not the most refreshing thing to have in the morning. Fruit smoothies, on the other hand, are refreshing and …

Best Vegan Jerky: All The Taste, None of The Guilt

best vegan jerky

One of the last things vegetarians and vegans probably every imagined themselves eating was jerky. But that was before the creation of some really tasty vegan jerky! Luckily for those people who don’t eat meat for either health or moral concerns, there are some really good boutique companies around the country that are creating healthy …