Black women love Dr. Oz, especially my mom. Many of the ladies I know who follow his show really believe in the advice he gives and will try things he suggests. I think it’s great. He does a great job of explaining things in a simple and visual way. So, I decided to check out […]
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How has the Smoothie Challenge been so far?
Hey BWLW sistahood, It’s Day 24 and I’m feeling good. I’m down 8 lbs!! I’ve heard some great feedback on Facebook and our online community and I just wanted to post here on the blog so that ladies can share their thoughts on the Smoothie Challenge. Have you lost weight? Have you seen any changes […]
Day 22 – September Smoothie Challenge – 3 More Delicious Recipes
Today’s Recipes Almond Wonder Smoothie 1 cup plain almond milk 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1 large ripe banana 1 tablespoon almond butter 3/4 cup fresh orange juice dash of cinnamon 1 tbsp honey 6 ice cubes (optional) Cherry Bliss Smoothie 1 cup plain soy milk 1/2 cup vanilla soy yogurt 2 teaspoons agave nectar […]
Day 21 – September Smoothie Challenge – More Recipes
Today’s Recipes Lemon Lime Berry Smoothie 1⁄2 cup frozen lime juice concentrate 1 cup vanilla greek yogurt 1 ripe banana 1 cup raspberries 1/2 cup blackberries 3 ice cubes Pineapple Berry Green Smoothie 1 can crushed pineapple 1 cup ice 1 cup of kale, cut into strips 1 ripe banana 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup […]
Day 20 – September Smoothie Challenge – Dairy Lovers Smoothies
Day 20 Recap – I’ve maintained my 7 pound weight loss so far so I’m happy. I’m hearing from more and more women everyday who are on this challenge with us and have lost pounds. For many of you, this may be the first time in a long time that you’ve ate this much […]
Day 19 – September Smoothie Challenge – Smoothies for Kids
Hi Ladies! For Day 19, I thought I’d share some recipes that you can make and enjoy with your children. Smoothies are a great way to get kids to eat more veggies. You can add carrots, broccoli, peas, oatmeal, tomatoes, spinach, kale, wheat germ, avocado, and other veggies and grains to smoothies to provide more […]
Day 18 – September Smoothie Challenge – Overeating but still malnourished?
For Day 18, I thought I’d share this video of Joel Fuhrman, MD on the Dr. Oz show talking about why people eat so much but still has such strong food cravings. This information is relevant to our challenge because during our smoothie challenge we are addressing the nutrient intake issue he discusses. Today’s Recipes […]
Day 17 – September Smoothie Challenge – 3 More Video Demos
Day 17 recap – I have been dealing with the flu. Apparently there is an early flu going around that is hitting people who didn’t get a flu shot this year. I’ve been under the weather but still drinking my smoothies. Here are 3 more recipe videos. Today’s Recipes Shira Bocar talks to Martha Stewart […]
Day 16 – September Smoothie Challenge – More Smoothie Recipe Demos
For my Day 16 recap, I wanted to post some more smoothie recipe demo videos. I think it helps to see the step by step instructions sometimes in terms of thickness, what order to add the ingredients, etc. Check out these 3 great smoothie videos. Raw Vegan Green Smoothie Raw Food Breakfast: Fruit Smoothies and […]
Day 15 – September Smoothie Challenge – Eat More Kale not Frozen Yogurt
I think this new Healthy Choice frozen yogurt commercial featuring a character who was on a “Kale cleanse” is comical at the least and misleading to consumers about the value of Kale. To suggest that eating flavored frozen yogurt with added sugar is healthier than Kale is crazy. I’ve always thought of frozen yogurt as […]
