Smoothies

Carolyn Gretton

The surprising reason your smoothie isn’t that nutritious

If you eat the right foods, you might assume you’re getting the nutrition you need for optimal health. But nutrient absorption can range from 10 to 90 percent. If you make this common smoothie mistake you’re missing out on a bio-active compound science is studying for prevention of cancer, heart disease and more…

Joyce Hollman

5 smoothie recipes to fuel a disease-free body

Here are five “go-to” smoothies that I’ve tried and enjoyed, in no particular order. They all contain a wealth of fruits and veggies and are geared to boosting nutrients that science says helps decrease your risk of a host of diseases…

Kelley Martin

In the kitchen with Kelley: Sleepy time, pain-relieving smoothie

Instead of giving-in to a snack craving before bedtime, you could reach for a tasty smoothie made specifically with ingredients to help you get more sleep, less pain and better health down the road.

Dr. Mark Wiley

Kick up your smoothie with super add-ins

It’s so important to start each day with the right mix of nutrients. You don’t need a heavy breakfast or even all the food groups, as long as your ‘meal’ is nutrient-dense. That’s easy to do with smoothies and shakes…

Dr. Mark Wiley

A “smoothie” way to jumpstart your day

I begin each day with an amazing green smoothie. It’s a great way to get your fruit and vegetable servings in, if like most of us, your day gets busy and you may not always eat as well as you should.

Easy Health Options Staff

7 (plus 1) fresh spring smoothie recipes

These easy, healthy smoothies are not only delicious, they only take a few minutes to whip together. They’re great for a breakfast on-the-go or anytime you’re just craving a cool refreshing treat.