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Making Smoothies that are Flavorful AND Nutritious

Nancy Horn, owner of Dish Cafe and Catering and writer for the RGJ’s “Dish it Up” series, asked Carson Tahoe Health’s Registered Dietician, Kim Mason, for a nutritional analysis of one of her favorite smoothie recipes. Some of Nancy’s favorite smoothie ingredients include a bit of milk (especially almond milk), summer berries and fresh mint. Protein powder also is essential. These days, many folks are taking some of their meals in liquid form and in a rainbow of colors. These drinks are everywhere, displayed across the glossy pages of magazines, discussed in health food forums online, riding shotgun in cup holders, seen in the hurried hands of people scurrying to work, or pulled out at lunchtime to be sipped while …


3 Breakfast Smoothie Ideas to Blend Your Way to a Beautiful Morning!

Breakfast smoothies are the perfect grab-n-go healthy breakfast option that will cool you down and get your day started on the right track! Not sure about what to blend? Here are a few ideas to try! Raspberry Coconut Smoothie You can substitute any berries of your choice in this recipe. Serves 2 3 tablespoons golden flax seeds 1/2 cup coconut milk 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup frozen raspberries 1 banana 1 Tablespoon honey Blend flax seeds in blender until seeds are ground. Add coconut milk, water, berries, banana and honey. Blend until smooth. *to change it up a bit, you can add different extracts (almond is a popular favorite) or, omit the berries, add an extra banana, and then …