Green juice and green smoothies are everywhere these days, and it's no wonder since they're such nutrient-dense beverages. So what better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than to drink your greens? If you've been wanting to join the green monster movement, try making your own: it's going to taste fresher, be less expensive, and be made to your exact liking. Here are a handful of green juice and Read more

Whether it's for breakfast, dessert, or a post-workout snack, there's never a bad time to enjoy a smoothie. While a smoothie may seem overly complicated to make, it's not. Grab your ingredients, throw them in a blender, and go. What's so great is that the ingredient possibilities for shakes and smoothies are endless. Keep reading to see which healthy smoothies we're blending up! Read more

If you've never uncooked anything other than a salad before, have no fear! These seven raw recipes, from smoothies to full-fledged entrées, are great starting points for those unfamiliar with raw cuisine. Plus, they don't require fancy equipment: just a blender and a vegetable peeler. Click through and chop away! Read more

Seeds are having a comeback in a major way. Packed with essential nutrients and antioxidants, it's easy to see why. While throwing them into a smoothie or on top of a salad is an easy way to go, they work really well in recipes, too. Find out which seeds you should be eating to get more fiber, omega-3s, protein, and more into your diet and learn some great recipes to cook with them! Read more

Though they are an ancient superfood, it seems like chia seeds are finally getting some attention! High in protein, fiber, calcium, antioxidants, and omega-3s — what's not to love about chia? Just one ounce (about two tablespoons) of chia seeds provides 11 grams of fiber, four grams of protein, 177 milligrams of calcium, and 4.9 grams of omega-3 fatty acids. Read on to learn ways to add more Read more

On days when I don't have time to eat a full breakfast, I try to make a gluten-free protein shake to fuel myself before heading out for the day. With endless smoothie recipe ideas, I often mix protein powder with either almond or rice milk and then get creative with the fruits and other ingredients that I decide to add in. For g-free individuals like me, finding gluten-free protein powder Read more