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Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie

by January 17, 2011 » Add the first comment.
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Boost your immune system with this antioxidant rich smoothie.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups almond milk
1 tsp goji berries
1 cup strawberries
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp agave nectar
1/2 cup low fat greek yogurt
4 ice cubes (use more ice for thicker texture)

Directions:

Remove steams of strawberries. Put all ingredients in blender and process until thick and frothy. Pour smoothie into glass or take it to go. Enjoy immediately after blending.

 

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Eating Organically on a Budget: 2-3-11 – Avon, CO

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Join me February 3rd at 6:30PM at the Avon Public Library in Avon, CO.

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Spinach Roasted Red Pepper, Goat Cheese and Walnut Salad with Mint Sesame Dressing

by January 5, 2011 » Add the first comment.
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Yields: 4 Servings

– Naked Nutrition wrote recipe for www.livingpah.com. Check out the site for more heart healthy meals.

Ingredients:

* use all organic ingredients

6 cups fresh spinach2 roasted red peppers, sliced lengthwise (no salt added, store-bought)
 4 oz goat cheese
 4 tbsp chopped walnuts (0 mg sodium; no added salt)
 1 tsp flax seed

Dressing:

½ cup orange juice
 1 tbsp sesame oil
 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped


Directions:

Divide spinach evenly and place onto four plates. Top with evenly divided sliced red pepper, goat cheese, walnuts and flax seed.

Whisk all dressing ingredients together and drizzle over salad.

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