AmyA's Green Smoothie Blog

Gorgeous veggie juices!

amya — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:26:38 -0400

I had a simply marvelous lunch today with my friend Melanie at Cafe Green in Washington, DC! Her company was great and the food was too! ;-) I enjoyed mung bean pancakes, avocado-cucumber soup and we both had freshly made juices. Mine was celery, kale and cucumber and Melanie had beet, carrot and bit of apple. Both for soooooooo good! Here's a link to their yelp page. Definately worth checking them out!

Crunchy Spinach, Avocado, & Beet Salad

amya — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:35:54 -0400

This was a great salad! A MUST share :-)

Ingredients:

1 bunch organic spinach

1 beet (cooked and quarterd)

1/4 red onion thickly sliced

1 avocado cut into chunks

combine in bowl, drizzle dressing and top with spicy kale chips

dressing: 1 tsp dijon mustard, juice from 1 lemon, 1 clove garlic minced

kale chips - heat oven to 350 -rinse kale (I used 1/2 bunch curly kale), place on cookie sheet, drizzle olive oil, add spice - I used cayenne pepper and sea salt - cook 8-15 minutes

Basil Berry Kefir Popeye

amya — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:58:47 -0400

This green smoothie is totally yum! If you love basil like I do, your tongue will be delighted by how the basil provides a lovely accent to the rich tart taste of the kefir and the sweetness of the organic strawberries and blueberries!

1 cup organic kefir
1 cup organic blueberries
1 cup organic strawberries
1 handful of spinach
add as much basil as you would like - I added 4 big leaves
add a bit of a natural sweetener (stevia, honey) if you desire - I used a few drops of stevia
add ice if you desire (I added a handful)

blend and enjoy! so smooth and tasty & power packed!
;-)

Creamy Cucberry Smoothie

amya — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:48:22 -0400

I was really hankering for something smooth and satisfying today and I got it! It took a few times playing with the amounts, but this smoothie is very smooth, tasty and definitely satisfying ... not to mention it's packed with goodness ... antioxidants, calcium, folate, potassium, fiber, protein and more!

Ingredients:

1 cup organic blueberries (rinse well - lightly pat dry)

1 cup organic lowfat yogurt

2 cucumbers (peeled, halved and seeded)

small handful of ice

Place all ingredients in blender and blend. Pour and enjoy! :-)

http://www.jhsph.edu/publichealthnews/articles/2011/mogro_launch.html

amya — Thu, 26 May 2011 11:22:37 -0400

I love this!

My dream is that all people have access to fresh and healthy food! Green Smoothies for everyone! ;-)

Mobile grocery store offers healthy foods

http://www.jhsph.edu/publichealthnews/articles/2011/mogro_launch.html.

Boston Bibb, Beet & Avocado Salad

amya — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:14:53 -0400

It may not be a green smoothie, but trust me it's soooooooooo good & there is a lot of green! ;-)

My lunch today! Boston Bibb Lettuce topped with fresh raw beet salad & garnished with avocado! Yum - directions below ...

Directions:

Wash and pat dry 3 leaves of boston bibb lettuce

Add beet salad in middle (see recipe below)

Peel, core avocado, slice and arrange on lettuce

Enjoy!

Beet salad recipe:

‎2 raw shredded beets (scrub the outside first and peel with a carrot peeler)
add juice from one lemon, garlic (I used two big bulbs because I love it ;-), ginger (I used about 1 knob chopped up)
and dijon mustard - i used about 1 tsp I think
combine all of the ingredients, put in fridge and eat after about 30 minutes - just give it time to soak in the flavors ..... it keeps very well -- btw - this is great with shredded carrot, radish & orange zest too - very refreshing!

Loaded with nutrients! iron, omega 3's, vitamin C, E, folate, magnesium, potassium, fiber, protein & more! enjoy ;-) AmyA

Dr. Emoto's Prayer for the Water

amya — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:10:32 -0400

We can help what's happening in Japan in many ways through donations, love and support. This Thursday, Dr. Masuru Emoto and people all over the world will join together in prayer for the water in the nuclear plants in Fukushima.

Regardless of our individual belief systems, it's a beautiful gesture to illustrate our gratitude and love for the precious natural resource we have all come to rely on.

Let us come together as one,

AmyA

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Join Dr. Masaru Emoto in a prayer and blessing:

Name of ceremony:
“Let’s send our thoughts of love and gratitude to all water
in the nuclear plants in Fukushima”

Day and Time:
March 31st, 2011 (Thursday)
12:00 noon in each time zone

Please say the following phrase:
“The water of Fukushima Nuclear Plant, we are sorry to
make you suffer. Please forgive us. We thank you, and
we love you.” Please say it aloud or in your mind.

Repeat it three times as you put your hands together in
a prayer position. Please offer your sincere prayer.

Thank you!

More about Dr. Emoto

Life begins at 46! ;-)

amya — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:00:00 -0500

According to the Economist's 2010 Holiday Edition, Life begins at 46! I have to tell you that I was so excited when I first saw this headline, (I was at Dulles Airport on my way to Washington State to see my sister) that I bought the magazine immediately and cut out the headline while on the plane. I was gathering pictures, words and headlines for my 2011 Life Inspiration board and this would be a major theme since I was on my way to 46 ...

Today happens to be that day, yes, I am now officially 46. The Economist said that "the self-reported well-being" that people feel over the course of their lives resembles a "U-bend."

We start happy as youth and then go downhill until middle age (we become more stressed, uncomfortable and over worked). Then we hit 46. That's when the U-bend begins to go up. So, even though our physical self begins to deteriorate, our level of happiness goes up.

It's interesting, I am already excited imagining how my life will be even happier and more abundant now that I'm 46 and at the same time, I'm terribly saddened because my Mom, Patricia McDonald never had that opportunity! Mom died at the young age of 46, I never realized how young she really was until this moment. The past few days have been filled with moments of great joy and saddness. I just can't help thinking of how much Mom missed, and yet I know she lived quite a full life in her short 46 years.

I can't imagine being in her shoes. It was so hard for us to lose her, but I'm sure it was very difficult for her to leave this physical life so early as well. I feel like I'm just getting started in so many ways, what a tragedy. So, where does this leave me?

I am resolved on this March 11th, 2011 to celebrate life each and every day in way that honors both my Mom and me.

All week, I've been adding a new twist to my daily exercise ... 46 crunches and 46 push-ups - it's a little thing, but it helped to give me strength ...physically, emotionally and spiritually to roll into this special birthday that honors the life of my Mom and my life ahead.

As I look ahead knowing that the future is so bright, I toast this moment, my Mom and this precious journey we call life!

I know my Mom would make a funny face if I toasted her with a shot of wheat grass, the thought makes me laugh -- see, I'm happier already ... The Economist was right ;-)

Green Juice & Great Eats in South Beach!

amya — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:12:07 -0500

I was in Miami for a nutrition conference last week and we found a GREAT juice and food bar! We went every day! My favorite juice was carrot, celery, wheatgrass and parsley! Also, their avocado wraps are amazing and lots of of great choices -- I highlly recommend them if you are looking for fresh whole healthy food. Lots of choices - everything local, organic and yummy!

http://www.yelp.com/biz/juice-and-java-miami-beach

Grateful to you!

amya — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:10:01 -0500

Hello my fellow green smoothie friends!

As I prepare for a lovely Thanksgiving dinner with family, I wanted to express my gratitude to you ... thank you for your support and enthusiasm and helping to make the world a greener place!

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!

Amy

PS -- I'm also grateful for green smoothies and juices! ;-)