Breakfast Green Smoothie Bowl

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRLquO_lWADTEjqUxc7lsNvexXx9k1ZF7Xg7AFeYCf7_aKKohTTIJSuSfpBWzu1DStjHeGMvC3Hu1qKAGRAKyYVHM6OuauxTWwpSLNn3_WAtEA3k1fbyFjHqNgov8TcbI4he8lCJXFWpf8/s1600/HE_istock_kiwi-smoothie-bowl_s4x3.jpg.rend.sni18col.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="462" data-original-width="616" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRLquO_lWADTEjqUxc7lsNvexXx9k1ZF7Xg7AFeYCf7_aKKohTTIJSuSfpBWzu1DStjHeGMvC3Hu1qKAGRAKyYVHM6OuauxTWwpSLNn3_WAtEA3k1fbyFjHqNgov8TcbI4he8lCJXFWpf8/s1600/HE_istock_kiwi-smoothie-bowl_s4x3.jpg.rend.sni18col.jpeg" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Want the perfect breakfast to start your day right? Here's one that I love!<br /> <br /> Ingredients:<br /> <br /> <br /> 1 kiwi<br /> 1/2 lemon, juiced<br /> 1/2 cup greek yogurt<br /> 1 handful of spinach<br /> 1 tbsp. honey<br /> 1 tsp. coconut flakes<br /> small handful of blueberries<br /> <br /> <br /> Method:<br /> 1. Blend all of the ingredients except berries and coconut flakes until very smooth.<br /> 2. Pour in your blended mixture into your fave bowl, top it with bananas, fresh blueberries. coconut flakes, kiwi and granola...(and other fruits if you like!)<br /> <br /> That easy! Perfect breakfast to start your day right.<br /> <br /> <br />

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Breakfast Green Smoothie Bowl

Want the perfect breakfast to start your day right? Here's one that I love! Ingredients: 1 kiwi 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/2 cup gre...

Tropical Mango Smoothie Bowl

<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZzYXh3ZAualDwKAMiNDoPDCivqYby5mBOAaj2_zf3W1_iLwWPwp2tu-1amh_Jp91lclMkE2aYimB0ZPILk0jYs8TMpPckVpf5Tp9SMA0gbQ-keqNs6aCTCtqV4-Hhcfp97BGUsXvDsO9v/s1600/Tropical+Mango+Smoothie+Bowl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZzYXh3ZAualDwKAMiNDoPDCivqYby5mBOAaj2_zf3W1_iLwWPwp2tu-1amh_Jp91lclMkE2aYimB0ZPILk0jYs8TMpPckVpf5Tp9SMA0gbQ-keqNs6aCTCtqV4-Hhcfp97BGUsXvDsO9v/s1600/Tropical+Mango+Smoothie+Bowl.jpg" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yearning for something tropical? This recipe will transport you to the beach with every single, sweet, juicy bite!! Oh, yum!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ingredients:</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For the smoothie:</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup frozen mango</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup frozen pineapple</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/2 frozen banana* (before adding in the blender, you may want to defrost them first for a few minutes)</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/3 cup coconut water</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Toppings:</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/4 cup chopped fresh pineapple</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 tbsp. pomegranate seeds</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tbsp. unsweetened coconut flakes</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How to do it:</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In a blender, combine all smoothie ingredients. The consistency is up to you, if you want it so thick or not. During the blending process, check if you need more coconut water or not. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Then pour in the bowl, top with your desired toppings.... take a picture of it, share and time to enjoy the smoothie!! Oh yum!! This is perfect for your mornings..or snacks if you want to!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;">If you are looking to live a healthier life with nutritional whole foods, regular exercise, and want to approach life with a positive outlook, </span><a href="mailto:afitnurse@gmail.com" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #4a9cb8; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">contact me</a><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;">! I’d love to help support you on your journey and connect with you on improving your life and reaching your health and wellness goal!</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>

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Tropical Mango Smoothie Bowl

Yearning for something tropical? This recipe will transport you to the beach with every single, sweet, juicy bite!! Oh, yum! Ingredi...

Benefits of Wheat Germ + Recipe

<div class="inset left marginRight1 marginBottom1 " style="float: left; margin: 0px 15px 15px 0px; padding: 1px 1px 10px; width: 294px;"> <div style="border-top-style: none; margin: 10px 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAvAjjyUAwnWEzMVL69S90mTXKJW1lqQYOXaT3JKBQV7VC3F5-FDYJ5TuBYfhOi6GJDKxXinz3FJg_IRPS_IjfyZxrGm6P_dOWRhlT9Bc_3RW7PyTxuWkI4xkitHBOuy2DG5GbpbLVrhR/s1600/ix.photolibrary_rf_photo_of_wheat_germ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAvAjjyUAwnWEzMVL69S90mTXKJW1lqQYOXaT3JKBQV7VC3F5-FDYJ5TuBYfhOi6GJDKxXinz3FJg_IRPS_IjfyZxrGm6P_dOWRhlT9Bc_3RW7PyTxuWkI4xkitHBOuy2DG5GbpbLVrhR/s1600/ix.photolibrary_rf_photo_of_wheat_germ.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;">Trying to shed a few pounds? When you’re cutting calories, wheat germ helps ensure you’re not also skimping on nutrition by delivering the essential vitamins and minerals you need to stay healthy. - it adds bulk to food and keeps you feeling full. The fiber content is also key to losing weight! </span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Working out? You need to keep your body fueled, and not with empty calories. Wheat germ is a fast, easy—and inexpensive!—way to get the nutrients you need to fuel up or recharge. Add to smoothies, yogurt or oatmeal pre- or post-workout.</span></span></div> <div style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wheat germ makes a nutritious and often undetectable addition to a myriad of dishes, including breads, pancakes, waffles, cookies, cereals, and milk shakes. It's a lower-fat alternative to granola that can be added to yogurt and cereals. When adding wheat germ to baked goods or quick breads, you can replace one half to one cup of the flour with it.</span></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Serving Size: 1 oz, toasted                   Calories: 108</span></div> </div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fat: 3 g</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Saturated Fat: 1 g</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cholesterol: 0 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Carbohydrate: 14 g</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Protein: 8 g</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dietary Fiber: 4 g</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sodium: 1 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Folic Acid: 100 mcg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pantothenic Acid: <1 mg Riboflavin: <1 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thiamin: 1 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vitamin B6: <1 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vitamin E: 4 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Calcium: 13 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Copper: <1 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Iron: 3 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Magnesium: 91 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Manganese: 6 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Phosphorus: 325 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Potassium: 269 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Zinc: 5</span></div> </div> <div class="injectAdSmallInset insetFirst" id="inject1-0" style="clear: both; float: left; line-height: 20px; margin: -25px 0px 0px -20px; padding: 0px; width: 328px;"> <div class="adModule googleAdBottom005" id="googleAdBottom005" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="module moduleHeader3" id="GoogleAdsBottom0" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="inner" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; margin: -15px 0px 0px; padding: 10px 20px; position: relative;"> <div class="hd" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"> </div> </div> <div class="inner" style="margin: -15px 0px 0px; padding: 10px 20px; position: relative;"> <div style="border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At only 50 calories per 2-tablespoon serving, Kretschmer Wheat Germ delivers a protein-packed punch of vital <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22077851" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_new">nutrients</a>, including:</span></span></div> <ul style="border: 0px; font-size: 16px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li style="border: 0px; list-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Vitamin E:</span></strong> This fat-soluble <a href="http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6792&terms=wheat+germ" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_new">antioxidant</a> helps to protect cells and tissues from damage and may ward off certain diseases.</span></span></li> <li style="border: 0px; list-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Folic Acid:</span></strong> A must-have for pregnant women—and a good idea for everyone else—this <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/about.html" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_new">B vitamin</a> helps make healthy new cells to protect against certain cancers.</span></span></li> <li style="border: 0px; list-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Magnesium:</span></strong> This <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/254717-why-do-we-need-magnesium-in-our-diet/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_new">mineral</a> helps keep your heart, bones and immune system strong. Recent <a href="http://diabetes.webmd.com/news/20031223/magnesium-lowers-type-2-diabetes-risk" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_new">data</a> also suggests it may even slash your Type-2 diabetes risk.</span></span></li> <li style="border: 0px; list-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Thiamin:</span></strong> This <a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002401.htm" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_new">B vitamin</a> helps convert carbohydrates into energy. It’s also essential for the proper functioning of the heart, muscles and nervous system.</span></span></li> <li style="border: 0px; list-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Phosphorous:</span></strong> Working with calcium to build strong bones and teeth, this <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/543744-the-lack-of-phosphorus-in-a-diet/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_new">mineral</a> is also necessary for the growth, maintenance and repair of all tissues.</span></span></li> <li style="border: 0px; list-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Zinc:</span></strong> Your body uses this <a href="http://www.ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Zinc-QuickFacts/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_new">mineral</a> for hundreds of functions, such as fighting off viruses, helping wounds heal, DNA synthesis and proper cell division.</span></span></li> </ul> <div> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">PUT IT IN A SMOOTHIE!!</span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJE4wTXq5mseDxOWz3aJcqbKZXtmM-7SJlDEV7UglRuh-ZdC08fHfIX6EuVV7fuvubak8fJkn6yaztyjSVXN9MGyGkvmORuxohH9poaQKM5V366rJ70hbcT8OZlQ4g4HkKJwX4JXttJgDa/s1600/144587lrg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJE4wTXq5mseDxOWz3aJcqbKZXtmM-7SJlDEV7UglRuh-ZdC08fHfIX6EuVV7fuvubak8fJkn6yaztyjSVXN9MGyGkvmORuxohH9poaQKM5V366rJ70hbcT8OZlQ4g4HkKJwX4JXttJgDa/s1600/144587lrg.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div> <h2 class="fn" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 21px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 50px 5px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="color: #ea9999;">Strawberry Wheat Germ Smoothie</span></h2> <div> <br /></div> <dl class="recipeHighlights" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #34180c; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px 50px 12px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 180px;"> <dt style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; clear: left; color: #5f401a; float: left; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 2px 3px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 70px;">Prep:</dt> <dd class="preptime" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #666666; float: right; height: 15px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 100px;"><span class="value-title" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="PT5M"></span>5 mins</dd> <dt style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; clear: left; color: #5f401a; float: left; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 2px 3px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 70px;">Level:</dt> <dd class="duration" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #666666; float: right; height: 15px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 100px;">Easy</dd> <dt style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; clear: left; color: #5f401a; float: left; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 2px 3px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 70px;">Yields:</dt> <dd class="yield" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #666666; float: right; height: 15px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 100px;">2 servings, 1 cup each</dd></dl> <div class="summary" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: left; color: #828282; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 1em 50px 13px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Loaded with good-for-you nutrients like Vitamin E and C, folic acid and calcium, this strawberry orange wheat germ smoothie is a sweet treat you can feel good about!<br /> <b style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Claims:</b><br /> • Excellent Source: Calcium, Vitamin C, Folic Acid (20% Daily Value), Vitamin E (20% Daily Value)<br /> • Good source : Fiber, Protein (13% Daily Value)</div> <div class="column ingredients" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #828282; float: left; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px 60px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 250px;"> <h3 style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #cf996f; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Ingredients</h3> <div class="userIngredients" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; line-height: 2em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <ul style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li class="ingredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="value" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1</span> cup frozen, unsweetened strawberries</span></li> <li class="ingredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="value" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1</span> cup orange juice with added calcium and vitamin D</span></li> <li class="ingredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="value" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/3</span> cup <span class="type" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">dry</i></span></span> <span class="name" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.verybestbaking.com/Carnation/Products/Instant-Nonfat-Dry-Milk.aspx" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #3da8bf; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Instant Nonfat Dry Milk</a></span></li> <li class="ingredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="value" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/2</span> cup ice cubes</span></li> <li class="ingredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="value" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/4</span> cup toasted wheat germ</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="column directions" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #828282; float: left; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 285px;"> <h3 style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #cf996f; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Directions</h3> <div class="instructions" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #9f5a27; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">PLACE</span> frozen strawberries, orange juice, dry milk, ice and wheat germ in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately. </div> </div> </div> <div> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

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Benefits of Wheat Germ + Recipe

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Blueberry Zucchini Smoothie (You Heard It Right!)

<div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLkhJ5nbK0QM64o_dmKIfbGncgqO2EI3WOtBt74veh8RSkff00aodY2DH-grR9MOCE0WB4DE4TKGjF7ocjbroKVDRifwNsMcoNb615wMQ2m0k1zkHcrUvkJ0TY4rjn5sUQa_EmKTW7ZJ7/s1600/AvdulovaBlueberryZucchini+Smoothie-850x850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLkhJ5nbK0QM64o_dmKIfbGncgqO2EI3WOtBt74veh8RSkff00aodY2DH-grR9MOCE0WB4DE4TKGjF7ocjbroKVDRifwNsMcoNb615wMQ2m0k1zkHcrUvkJ0TY4rjn5sUQa_EmKTW7ZJ7/s1600/AvdulovaBlueberryZucchini+Smoothie-850x850.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Have you ever considered putting a zucchini in a smoothie?</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px;"> I tried it recently and now no breakfast smoothie goes zucchini-less. A great source of fiber, manganese, <a href="http://www.mindbodygreen.com/tag/antioxidant.html" style="color: #5ac7e1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">antioxidants</a>, vitamins C, B and A (with barely any calories — 21 per cup!), zucchini are practically tasteless, which makes them an amazing addition to any blended creation.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Go grab some local zucchini at your farmers market, and get blendin'! If it's organic, you don't even need to peel the skin off.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px;"> <strong>Blueberry Zucchini Smoothie</strong><br />Makes 1 serving</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px;"> <em>Ingredients</em></div> <ul style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 25px; padding: 0px;"> <li>1/2 cup zucchini</li> <li>1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries</li> <li>1/2 cup spinach</li> <li>1-2 pitted dates to sweeten</li> <li>1 tablespoon chia seeds</li> <li>1 teaspoon probiotic powder (optional)</li> <li>1 tablespoon almond butter (I recommend using raw sprouted one)</li> <li>1 cup almond milk</li> </ul> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px;"> <em>Toppings</em></div> <ul style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 25px; padding: 0px;"> <li>1 tbs almond butter</li> <li>1 tbs wild blueberries</li> </ul> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px;"> <em>Directions</em></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px;"> <span style="font-size: 14px;">Blend all of the ingredients until smooth. Top with almond butter and wild blueberries.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;">shared from mindbodygreen.com by KSENIA AVDULOVA<span style="color: #999999; font-weight: bold; line-height: 21.420000076293945px; text-transform: uppercase;"> </span></span></div>

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Blueberry Zucchini Smoothie (You Heard It Right!)

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Raw Cocoa - Put it in a smoothie!!

<div style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <h3> <b><span style="color: #660000;">NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF RAW COCOA</span></b></h3> </div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <span style="line-height: 1.4em;">In its raw state, chocolate has more than 300 nutritional compounds and is one of the richest sources of antioxidants of any food on the planet!</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Minimally processed raw chocolate contains many vital vitamins and minerals such as:<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /> </strong></div> <ul style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Magnesium, and other essential minerals such as calcium, sulfur, zinc, iron, copper, potassium, and manganese</li> <li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Polyphenols, antioxidant rich flavonoids</li> <li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B9, C, E</li> <li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Essential heart-healthy fat: oleic acid a monounsaturated fat</li> <li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Protein</li> <li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fiber </li> </ul> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <img alt="" src="http://www.chocchick.com/media/wysiwyg/raw-chocolate-3.jpg" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" /></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /> Because white / processed sugar depletes the body of vital nutrients including magnesium, Vitamin C and B vitamins that are necessary for energy, hormones and weight loss, our <a href="http://chocchick.com/categories/Buy-CHOC/Raw-Chocolate-Making-Kits/" style="color: #6b2a0a; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank" title="raw chocolate making kits">raw chocolate making kits</a> include <a href="http://chocchick.com/products/Sweet-Freedom-Mild.html" style="color: #6b2a0a; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank" title="Low GL natural sweetener">Sweet Freedom</a>, a low-glycaemic sweetener, to sweeten your raw chocs naturally and will not deplete your body of vital nutrients</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> The nutrients found in raw chocolate have been linked to a number of health benefits and has been known to:</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1) Lower blood pressure & improve circulation</strong></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> Flavanols, theobromine, and other components found in cacao may lower blood pressure and enhance circulation by promoting dilation, strength, and health of blood vessels</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />2) Promotes cardiovascular function & health</strong></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> The antioxidant power of flavonoids and essential minerals and vitamins found in cacao can support healthy heart functioning by lowering blood pressure, improving blood flow, lowering LDL cholesterol, and reducing plaque buildup on artery walls.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />3) Neutralizes free radicals</strong></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> High levels of antioxidants protect the body from a buildup of free radicals from sun exposure, pollution, cigarette smoking, etc., which may damage healthy body tissue giving rise to cancer and cardiovascular disease. Our bodies need antioxidants to 'mop up' free radicals that can damage our cells. Scientists from Cornell University recently discovered that raw cacao powder contains nearly twice the antioxidants of red wine, and up to three times the antioxidants found in green tea.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />4)Raw Chocolate can improve digestion</strong></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> A sufficient amount of fiber delivered with each serving of cacao supports digestion while cacao stimulates the body’s production of digestive enzymes.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />5) Raw chocolate can enhance physical and mental well-being</strong></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> There are many components of cacao including alkaloids, proteins, beta-carotene, leucine, linoleic, lipase, lysine, and theobromine, that all work together to improve physical and mental health. For example, theombromine helps to stimulate the central nervous system, relax smooth muscles, and dilate blood vessels, giving the body a boost of energy; “bliss” chemicals found in cacao help to increase circulation and availability of serotonin and other neurotransmitters in brain, improving mood and combating depression.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <br /></div> <h2 style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> Other notable benefits include:</h2> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Appetite suppressant</strong></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> Yes, that's right! Raw chocolate actually has appetite-suppressant properties and often added to weight loss products to help control hunger! Simply enjoy a couple of Raw CHOC's or add half a teaspoon of raw chocolate powder to a teacup of tepid water 10 minutes before a meal for a delicious, natural way to reduce your appetite.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Aphrodisiac</strong></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> Chocolate has long been the food for lovers and is a symbol of sensuality and sexuality. The ancient Aztecs gave chocolate as wedding presents and other South American civilizations believed that chocolate was the food of the heart. Raw chocolate from South America has to be the best chocolate aphrodisiac about!</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Sense of well being</strong></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> Long considered a 'happy food', chocolate is a popular treat when we need 'cheering up', recent research has discovered that cacao contains chemicals (such as Phenylethylamine* and Serotonine) which are scientifically proven to be present in the brains of people when they are happy, more relaxed, playful and creative.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /> *Phenylethylamine is a slight antidepressant and stimulant similar to the body's own dopamine and adrenaline.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />My personal favorite smoothie - makes great dessert too. I like to make it very thick as if it was cake or brownie batter. Makes 1 tall glass. Gives me SOOO much energy and makes me stay "full" for hours.</strong></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></strong></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAmjy3KzM8h4siskU6gCGoDnJRbtZH3qoAX0t5BaB29Pr7XzELPXMtAtwU-TZgNBV2kwr6HimTSRgY4suO_JT6rbbe_4IaxAiSpI3aHEGTSEr13UE_QGoTGSaNJxHu-JOFq6FQZ5Wayh_/s1600/chocolate-smoothie02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAmjy3KzM8h4siskU6gCGoDnJRbtZH3qoAX0t5BaB29Pr7XzELPXMtAtwU-TZgNBV2kwr6HimTSRgY4suO_JT6rbbe_4IaxAiSpI3aHEGTSEr13UE_QGoTGSaNJxHu-JOFq6FQZ5Wayh_/s1600/chocolate-smoothie02.jpg" width="213" /></a></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <h3> <b>Cocoa PB Banana smoothie!</b></h3> </div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <b>1 banana</b></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <b>2 tbs Peanut Butter </b></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <b>3 tbs greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)</b></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <b>1/2 tbs honey</b></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <b>1-2 tbs raw cocoa</b></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <b>1 cup almond or coconut milk</b></div> <div style="background-color: white; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <b><span style="color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em;">1-2 tbs wheat germ (optional. For extra energy, fiber and all kinds </span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">of</span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em;"> stuff.)</span></span></b></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></strong></div> <h2 style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> Articles and References</h2> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/522112-health-benefits-of-raw-cacao-nibs/" style="color: #6b2a0a; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">http://www.livestrong.com/article/522112-health-benefits-of-raw-cacao-nibs/</a></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <a href="http://www.lifefood.eu/en/strava/raw-cacao-the-real-raw-chocolate.html" style="color: #6b2a0a; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">http://www.lifefood.eu/en/strava/raw-cacao-the-real-raw-chocolate.html</a></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <a href="http://www.builtlean.com/2012/04/12/raw-chocolate/" style="color: #6b2a0a; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">http://www.builtlean.com/2012/04/12/raw-chocolate/</a></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <a href="http://envirohealthtech.com/cacao.htm" style="color: #6b2a0a; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">http://envirohealthtech.com/cacao.htm</a></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <a href="http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/prevention/nutrition/chocolate.aspx" style="color: #6b2a0a; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/prevention/nutrition/chocolate.aspx</a></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/food/Story/0,,2046663,00.html" style="color: #6b2a0a; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">http://www.guardian.co.uk/food/Story/0,,2046663,00.html</a></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate" style="color: #6b2a0a; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate</a></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2020555/For-chocolates-true-benefits-time-ditch-foil-real.html" style="color: #6b2a0a; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2020555/For-chocolates-true-benefits-time-ditch-foil-real.html</a></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #6b2a0a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; padding: 0.75em 0px;"> <a href="http://www.cacaoweb.net/nutrition.html" style="color: #6b2a0a; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">http://www.cacaoweb.net/nutrition.html</a></div>

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Raw Cocoa - Put it in a smoothie!!

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF RAW COCOA In its raw state, chocolate has more than 300 nutritional compounds and is one of the richest sources...