Category: Wellness

Superfoodie Summer Berry Smoothie {Feel Amazing All Day Errday}

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Summer (if didn’t know this already) is my favorite season. It’s besides the glorious heat and outdoor adventures. For me, summer is all about the food. Everything I love is in season. I mean, watermelon JUST showed up at the farmers markets but at least there has been a great selection of berries and cherries. 

I love that the farmers market exposes me to things I normally would not have tried if I went to the grocery store. I mean come on, where can I find fresh gooseberries and black raspberries?!!

Berries and melons are how I survive the summertime. They keep me hydrated, energized  and bikini ready. Well, putting on a bikini and feeling sexy af no matter what you wear is the best way to be bikini ready. I don’t like those weird summer weight loss ads. Who the heck decided what the perfect body for wearing a bikini was anyway?!
Okay enough on that rant 😉

Seriously, summer is my favorite time. And my smoothie game is really on point. Some days I eat way less and miss out on essential nutrients with the sweating. And that’s no Bueno. This is where Amazing Grass comes in. I can count on having at least one smoothie a day to get that good good nutrient dense ish in my system. 

https://www.amazinggrass.com/store/protein-superfood-pure-vanilla.html
I have tried EVERRRRY protein powder on the planet and some things are just not meant to be consumed by humans. This is different. 

This superfood blend has 20 grams of complete plant-based protein, 7 servings of alkalizing greens and 2 full servings of fruits and veggies. Say what???

I mean and you can squeeze in your energy boosting spirulina too. So basically you can get that coffee kick without the coffee. 

I’m a huge fan of the vanilla flavor and the best part is there’s no added refined sugar. For the freakin win!!


In all realness, it’s super simple to incorporate to all your smoothies or even if you want to add to your yogurt that’s pretty badass too. 

This smoothie recipe is a great balance of creamy with all the sexiness from the healthy fats from the MCT or coconut oil and avocado and the tangy-ness from the seasonal berries. You will be glowing inside and out. I promise 😉

Superfoodie Summer Berry Smoothie {Feel Amazing All Day Errday}


Serves 1

Total time: 2 mins (too easy not to make everyday!)

What you need:

  • 1-2 cups of spinach or kale
  • 1 avocado (for sexy fat)
  • 1-2 tablespoons of MCT oil ( Medium-chain triglycerides) 
  • 1 heaping scoop Amazing Grass protein (or your favorite plant based superfood protein powder)
  • 1/4 cup black raspberries
  • 1/4 cup blueberries 
  • 1/4 cup blackberries 
  • 1/4 cup dark sweet cherries
  • 1-1 1/2 cup coconut water
  • Ice (optional)

How you make it:

  1. Whiz these sexy ingredients in your blender. 
  2. Flip your hair back and forth and shake your sexy butt cuz baby you’re fine as hell. 
  3. Feel good about yourself for enjoying a superfoodie summertime sexy smoothie. 

Peace, love and NO Beef!

Guramrit 

Super Stuffed Peppers {Almost Vegan, Perfectly Delish}

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When life gets insane in the membrane, meals that are simple to put together and extra nourishing really make everything that much better.

I’m not going to lie, the last few weeks have been challenging for me. I’m adjusting to a new work schedule and I think I’ve spread myself pretty thin (just picture this: I work three jobs- not complaining, I love what I do- I’m planning a wedding that’s 2 months away, I still need to have the time to eat, sleep, cook, get mani pedis and enjoy summer).

Being human is a challenge sometimes.

Some days we sleep less.

Some days we eat less or more.

Balance is such an illusion. It’s not real. We can truly have it all but we don’t need to sacrifice it all in order to have it. I’m not a delusional holistic health guru. I exist in this real world. Sometimes there is no time to slave away in the kitchen and it is too damn hot to turn on the mother flippin’ oven or even stand near a stove and pizza sounds like the best option.

This recipe was born on a day it wasn’t too hot to put on the oven and I just didn’t want a ton of pots going at the same time. I just wanted to take what I already had in my fridge, put it together in a semi-cohesive, orgasmic, healthy dinner.

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I’ve done this a handful of times over the last month or so and to be honest, it only gets more and more delicious (and random af).

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Protein Powered Mason Jar Muesli

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Wait…what in the heck is a Muesli?!

For the last few weeks, I’ve been packing my breakfasts for work (in addition to my daily green smoothie)…and besides the usual overnight oats, I decided to give Muesli a go. And besides, I have some kickass protein powders that I figured belonged in my breakfast (and no longer in my smoothie…I think I over did it for the last month, so I’m all about switching thangs up).

But wait…for realz, what is muesli?

According to our friend the Dictionary and Wikipedia, muesli is a: breakfast and brunch dish based on raw rolled oats and other ingredients including grains, fresh or dried fruits, seeds and nuts, and may be mixed with cow’s milk, soy milk, almond milk, other forms of plant milk, yogurt or fruit juice. 

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Now, I’m not a fan of mixing oats with juice but I’m all about the yogurt and almond milk combo. It’s really nourishing, filling and pretty friggin’ deeeeelish.

This recipe makes breakfast even more amazeballs. It keeps you satisfied because it’s jam packed with protein (that Bob’s Red Mill, really hits it on the head), a variety of textures (I’m all about the crunchy) and keeps the body cool. Sometimes hot oatmeal is not sexy on a muggy summer day.

Besides, don’t you think your breakfast could use an upgrade?! I know I like a little variety (here’s my overnight oats recipe…it’s similar and perfectly adaptable).

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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp {SF, GF, V}

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There’s nothing I enjoy more than summer fruit…

Seriously just wait until watermelon is officially back in season (I’m already partaking…but you know when it’s at it’s best, it’s well…it’s best. DUH).

Right now I’m enjoying the short strawberry season here in NYC. And once you try a fresh seasonal local strawberry, there ain’t nothing else like it. It is THAT good.

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And if you know anything about fresh strawberries, they do not last very long (besides the instant snacking), they are super delicate. So I when I brought home two pints of these sexy thangs and had a few stalks of rhubarb, I thought why the heck not.

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Summertime fine Chai Frappuccino {better than you know who}

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Cough…

Cough…

And another cough.

Ok Mother Nature can we get some stability? What’s going on?! I was totally digging the warm 80 degree weather with the occasional rain shower cuz that feels hellagood and now homegirl has switched it up on me.

And then the coughing started. I was just getting into my flow with the whole iced beverage thing and was cleansing for the last week or so…and now I’m back to hot dranks. What’s good though?!

I am legit coughing and typing this blog post as I lick my lips reminiscing on the million smoothies I was experimenting with over the last week or so. Honestly, we’ve kept it pretty simple in our home. It would be untrue and a whole bunch of bs if I said this wasn’t with the wedding in mind. Um hello bride to be in less than 100 days over here!

Can we take a quick moment to breathe that in?!

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