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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Rise and Shine❤️ Green Smoothie Time




Yes, I cannot deny, this morning when I woke up my first thoughts were pancakes, grits, and bacon!  That thought did not last for long! All I had to do was hit the kitchen, and remember that my body is like a temple and to treat it as such! (1 Corinthians 6:19) 

Today, I whipped up a "boss" smoothie! There is as much joy in creating it as there is in drinking it. The ingredients may seem random, but believe me they are not! 

Just check out the ingredients and benefits below: 



Ingredients and Benefits:

- 1 Banana chopped ~ benefits: helps overcome depression, protects against muscle cramps, high in fiber, potassium, helps stimulate the mind!
- 1 Pear sliced and diced~ benefits: anti-oxidants, anti-Inflammatory, and potentially anti-cancer phytonutrients
- 1 orange peeled ~ benefits: a healthy dose of vitamin C for immune support 
- 1 green apple sliced and diced~ benefits: considered the world's healthiest food, age defier, good source of fiber- decreases chance of colon cancer. We've all heard "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"!
- 1 Lemon Juice~ benefits: vitamin C and detox
- handful of spinach~ benefits: protects the body from free radicals, keeps your brain young and agile, prevents eye disease
-1 cup of organic Greek yogurt (vanilla) ~ benefits : probiotic, good for bone health, good for the lactose intolerant (such as myself) 
- 1 tablespoon of pure clover honey~ benefits: anti-bacterial, anti-oxtidant, reduces ulcers, regulates blood sugar, helps promote beautiful skin. 
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds~ benefits: high in quality protein and fiber, omega-3 acids, improves excercise performance as much as a sports drink!

These ingredients were blended by my favorite ....Nutri Bullet❤️ This has been one of my best purchases for 2015!! 



Not saying you can't have pancakes once in a while, but I chose to chop, blend, and rejuvenate this morning!

XOXO

With Love, 

V❤️

Quote of the day: Starting today, I need to forget what's gone, appreciate what still remains, and look forward to what's coming next! 


Tuesday, February 10, 2015

#TeammateTuesdayTips : Skin Care

 

Hello Beauties!

My teammates have a lot of great beauty tips that I would like to share with everyone! This is the first of #TeammateTuesdayTips!


 Here's today's Skin Care Buzz......


"My favorite skin care product is simply "coconut oil". I use it as a cleanser, makeup remover, and a moisturizer!" - Nilou

"My skincare obsession right now is a sugar lip polish by Fresh. It's an exfoliating treatment that leaves your lips delightfully soft and perfect (great for winter). It's great to keep your lips smooth, so that when you apply lipsticks you do not get that annoying cracked look. I get mine from Sephora for $20!" -  Emma


These ladies both have flawless, beautiful skin! I can't wait to try out their tips.

Comment below with what beauty questions you want answered! <3

With Love,

V

Quote of the Day: Be The Best Version of You!

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Green and Clean!

Happy Smoothie Saturday!❤️

What better way to jump start the weekend than with a refreshing, anti-oxidant filled green power smoothie!


I made it a New Year's Resolution to have a power smoothie at least once a day. I don't always get to make them from scratch, but when I do they are off the chain! 

My method of madness may seem random, but trust me it's not!

Here is my recipe for today's simply satisfying smoothie:

- 1 Green Apple sliced and diced (I keep the skin on)
- 1 Pear sliced and diced
- 1 Orange (peeled and sliced)
- 1 Banana sliced 
- 1 small handful of spinach 
- 1 Juice of fresh Lemon
- half cup of toasted coconut vanilla Greek yogurt 

Blend and blend to your heart's content as the smoothie becomes green (as shown in the picture above)!

Pour over ice and enjoy ❤️

With love,

V

Quote of the day: if it doesn't nourish you soul...let it go