Create Your Perfect Summer Drink Blend with Pure Leaf Iced Tea

May 23, 2016 by Kathryn 35 Comments

When it comes to summer beverages, I love a drink that’s cold, refreshing and healthy. And when that drink can also have zero calories, that’s even better! That’s why I was so excited to try new Pure Leaf Iced Tea. Made with real brewed tea, it comes in three delicious flavours all boasting zero calories per serving! I was challenged to create some fun summer drink combinations using Pure Leaf Iced Tea and I couldn’t wait.

Berry Lemony Iced Tea

Raspberries, blackberries and Pure Leaf Lemon Iced Tea combine to make a refreshing light beverage on a hot summer’s day. I loved the hint of tartness from the lemon, which brought out the sweetness of the summer berries beautifully. This could be made with any combination of berries and be delicious! [Read more…]

Stay on the Path to Good Health this Year with a Nature’s Path Coconut Chia Tropical Smoothie Bowl-Giveaway #OnMyPath

January 26, 2016 by Kathryn 218 Comments

While a new year starts out with great intentions for many people, it’s usually around the end of January that resolve starts to fade and we start to slip in our attempts to stick to our new goals. Whether a bought of cold weather convinces you to skip that run or an especially busy week has you reaching for the phone to order takeout instead of cooking at home, little stumbles don’t have to mean the end of good intentions! And this year, Nature’s Path wants to help keep you on the path to good health.

First of all, try making this Coconut Chia Tropical Smoothie Bowl! Packed with fruit, yogurt and delicious Nature’s Path granola, it’s a breakfast that will have you feeling full and energized all day. Personally, I love how easy this recipe is to customize with different fresh and frozen fruit!

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Getting Healthy and Fit in the New Year

February 10, 2015 by Kathryn 40 Comments

Even though I’m at a fairly good weight for my size, I’ve known for some time that I really need to implement a proper fitness routine. In the past, when my weight started to creep up or I started to feel heavy and low on energy, I’ve invariably turned to diet changes to correct the problem. And while it does work well, I know that my body needs more. Now that I’m in my mid-thirties, building up my strength and endurance is just as important as eating well and I’ve decided 2015 is the year that I’ll be embracing good health and exercise.

Luckily for me, Almond Breeze stepped in to help get me started. The company sent me a fabulous fitness package so that I could get a jump on good health this year, complete with a fitness journal, a jump rope, a single-serve blender and coupons for delicious and nutritious Almond Breeze beverage.

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Five Sneaky Ways to Make Your Family’s Smoothies Healthier

July 16, 2014 by Kathryn

There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a smoothie, and with so much fresh fruit and ice in each one, they’re a healthy choice too! But I like to find ways to make smoothies even healthier and to make sure my boys drink their smoothies too, I sometimes have to be sneaky about it!

Luckily, there are a few great foods that can be added to smoothies to boost their health, yet don’t affect the taste, so adults and kids alike can get extra nutrition without even knowing it! Here are my top five sneaky ways to make smoothies healthier:

Ground Flax

With some studies finding evidence this tiny seed may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease, ground flax is one of my all-time favourite additions to any meal. In fact, I love flax seed whole too but for optimal digestion and to ensure it can’t be tasted in a smoothie, ground flax is the better choice. Just a teaspoon in your drink will add omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidant-rich lignans and two essential types of fibre to your diet!

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Earth’s Best Greek Yogurt Smoothies are a Handy and Healthy Snack for Kids

March 28, 2013 by Kathryn 2 Comments

earths best greek yogurt smoothie I love Greek Yogurt but I have to admit that I thought its current popularity was due solely to its thick and creamy texture. I was surprised to learn that Greek Yogurt actually has almost double the protein, more nutrients and half the sodium of regular yogurt, which means its appeal goes far beyond that great taste and texture!

Earth’s Best first introduced its Greek Yogurt Smoothies a few months ago and my boys have been fans of the snack ever since. A blend of real organic fruit, Greek Yogurt and whey, these smoothies are the perfect filling and nutritious snack for any time of day. And since they’re shelf-stable and packaged in a handy on-the-go pouch, they’re perfect for lunchboxes and road trips too! [Read more…]

Kids Can Snack Healthy with Earth’s Best Organic Sesame Street Fruit Yogurt Smoothies-Giveaway

May 16, 2012 by Kathryn 114 Comments

A tasty smoothie is one of the most refreshing summer drinks available but if you’re grabbing one from a fast food restaurant, it probably isn’t the most nutritious choice, especially for kids that need plenty of vitamins and minerals every day! So how do you give your kids a treat that has the great taste of a smoothie with all the nutrition they need? With Earth’s Best Organic Sesame Street Fruit Yogurt Smoothies!

earth's best organic fruit yogurt smoothies These tasty smoothies combine organic fruit and real organic yogurt to create a snack that provides an excellent source of calcium, Vitamin C and Vitamin D. And every smoothie provides one full serving of fruit and requires no refrigeration! We received an assortment of flavours to test out for ourselves including Mixed Berry, Strawberry Banana, Pear Mango, Apple Blueberry and Peach Banana. [Read more…]