Summertime always means watermelon time at our home. I am sure many of you have the memories of the backyard cookouts followed by a few slices of watermelon, one is just never enough. The good news is in the US, July is not only the month we celebrate our nations independence, but it is National Watermelon Month. Rightly … [Read more...]
Better Than Gatorade: Coconut Water
When you need something refreshing to drink why not choose the original sports drink! Coconut water is one of nature's healthiest beverages, but what are the real health benefits? This "juice" of the young green coconut has been enjoyed for centuries by the many peoples of tropical islands and Latin American … [Read more...]
Spirulina Fruit Smoothie (Odwalla Green Superfood)
Odwalla’s fruit juice drinks sure are tasty – Heck I used to enjoy drinking them thinking I was doing something great for my body. But it turns out they are not quite as healthy as they seem. My issue with the fruit drinks are not taste, but otherwise. 1) They contain Soy Lecithin, see why I avoid any soy. 2) They are a … [Read more...]