By day I am intern. By night I am interviewer.
For the past nine weeks I have been juggling two occupations, after a long 12 hour shift I would be lying if I told you I did not feel drained. It has been a challenging experience but as a result I have gained a new fond respect for individuals working multiple jobs just to keep financial afloat. I commend them! Nonetheless, my experience as an intern has been rewarding, learning new aspects of marketing and working with charming business, savvy women. Still, in order to keep up with the demands of a real career job, I need loads of natural energy to sustain me throughout the day, when caffeine fails. Since purchasing my magic bullet I have been experimenting and researching smoothies to try. So after a few taste test, here are my top natural smoothie recommendations for those needing a daily dose of oomph during these hot and festive summer days.
- GLOWING GREEN SMOOTHIE (recipe courtesy of Kimberly Snyder)
Ingredient: 2 cups of filtered water, 7 cups of chopped spinach , 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1 ½ cups chopped celery , 1 apple cored and chopped, 1 pear cored and chopped, 1 banana, 2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
Directions: Puree all ingredients in a blender.
- CARROT GINGER SMOOTHIE ( recipe courtesy Martha Stewart)
Ingredients:1 banana, cut into chunks,1 cup ice cubes, 1/2 cup bottled carrot juice, 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt, 3/4-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
Directions: Puree all ingredients in a blender.
- SUPER ENERGY SMOOTHIE( recipe courtesy of Montel Williams)
Ingredients:2 pints cut up pineapple,2 pints cut up watermelon,2 quarts coconut water,1 bag baby spinach,1 bag frozen blueberries,2 green apples or 2 bananas
Directions: Blend all of the ingredients together in a juicer, pour into 16 oz. servings. You can store or freeze extra smoothies to drink later. Enjoy!
- HIGH ENERGY FRUIT SMOOTHIE (recipe and image courtesy of Rhonda Wylie)
Ingredients ¼ cup of water, ½ cup of blueberries, 1 orange, 1 mango, 2 kiwi, 8 cherry tomatoes, 4packets of Stevia sweetener( often sold as struvia), 1 cup of ice.
Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender beginning with water and ending in ice, Start blender slowly then increase with speed till all ingredients become a smooth consistency.
- CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY SMOOTHIE( recipe courtesy of Emily M. White)
Ingredients: 1 serving chocolate flavored soy protein,1 cup vanilla soy milk, light,1 cup frozen raspberries,1/8 teaspoon orange extract, 4 ice cubes
Directions: Puree all ingredients in a blender.
- Important To Know: Fruit smoothies and fruit juicing are beneficial to our digestive system as they are rich in vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, which ultimate help to sustain a healthy energetic life.
- Tips: The ripest produce are grown during the summer, so take advantage of buying fresh and or organic fruits and vegetables from you local farmers market.
ENJOY!!!
