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Strawberry basil chia smoothie

This delicious vegan, gluten-free smoothie is inspired by spring. The sweet, magical taste of those early season strawberries combine with savory basil and protein-packed chia for a nutrient boost you need right now. It’s the perfect way to start your morning or give your self a guilt-free afternoon snack. This smoothie only requires four ingredients, which makes adding it to your grocery shopping list a breeze. Use fresh or frozen strawberries (depending if they’re in season or not). If you use fresh strawberries, add a bit of ice to the blender or pour over ice to chill smoothie. Fan of fruit? Also try this light and refreshing Peaches and Cream Smoothie. Strawberry basil chia smoothie Makes 2 (Halve this recipe for a single serving) Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries 2 3/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk (or almond milk or whatever type of milk suits you!) 3 tbsp chia…

Tropi-kale pineapple kale smoothie

Start your morning with a healthy dose of dark, leafy greens masked behind a delicious smoothie that tastes like the tropics. The secret to hiding kale is pineapple. Ripe, juicy pineapple perfectly balances out any bitter kale taste. Even if you’re unsure about your tolerance for liquified kale, or swear off all things green before 11 a.m., you should still try this recipe because it doesn’t even taste like kale. That’s right. Get a crazy dose of fiber, antioxidants, calcium, vitamin K and C, protein, and more, all before you head out the door. Try this Mango Green Smoothie, too! Tropi-kale smoothie Makes 1-2 servings Ingredients 1/4 of a fresh pineapple, skinned and core removed (or 1/2 cup frozen pineapple) 4 kale leaves, stem removed 1 ripe banana, peeled 1/4 cup water (optional) 1 tbsp chia seeds Directions Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and puree on high for…

What time does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?

Taco Bell might be a relative new-comer to the breakfast scene, but its innovative menu made it an instant hit with fast food fans. Most chains offer an all-too-similar selection of breakfast sandwiches, but Taco Bell’s 15-item breakfast menu introduced us to items like the grilled breakfast burritos, AM Crunchwraps, and a breakfast quesadilla. So what time does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast? Taco Bell starts serving items from the breakfast menu at 6 a.m. Breakfast is then served until 11 a.m.—a full half hour later than other fast food chains like McDonald’s and Burger King, which need that time to clear their griddle space for the lunchtime burger menu. Breakfast is available for dine-in, carry-out, or drive-thru. In addition to its original breakfast items, Taco Bell also offers staples like hash browns, coffee, iced coffee, and a variety of sauces and add-ons to customize you meal. To find a…

Detoxing celery, apple, ginger juice

What’s the point of a healthy juice if you can’t stand drinking it? So many of those green juices are great for you, but they taste like a liquid salad. If that’s your sort of thing, good for you! The rest of us are jealous. Me? I need some sweetness, and a juice I can actually look forward to. This celery, ginger, apple juice definitely checks all of  the boxes. Did you know, the timing of your meals throughout the day also plays into your overall health? I’ve been making this juice for years, so I wasn’t surprised when celery juice started getting tons of national attention. Here are just a few reasons why you should drink it too: It may lower inflammation. Celery is loaded with antioxidants, which are thought to combat free radicals that contribute to inflammation. It’s good for your liver. Celery has diuretic properties, so it’s…

Wendy’s is coming to the breakfast table in 2020

Move over McMuffins. Wendy’s is officially entering the fast food morning breakfast battle—and the menu looks pretty delicious. In a tweet, Wendy’s announced the company would officially serve breakfast nationwide beginning March 2. Of course, it also took the opportunity to throw a jab at leading competitor, McDonald’s. https://twitter.com/Wendys/status/1224725170235019265 “People deserve a delicious, affordable, and higher quality breakfast than what they’re currently getting, so that’s exactly what we’re going to serve when Wendy’s launches breakfast nationally on March 2,” said Kurt Kane, President, U.S. and Chief Commercial Officer of the Wendy’s Company. So what’s for breakfast? The company is banking angling that it’s more delicious and interesting than competitors’ offering, and that it’s a new real to become a “morning person.” From fresh, hand-cracked eggs on sandwiches, to Applewood smoked bacon, Wendy’s items pay homage to fan favorite menu items including: the Breakfast Baconator, a bun loaded with an egg,…

Immunity boosting orange carrot turmeric ginger juice

It’s official. It’s sickness season in the North East. There is no denying winter is here. Once the winter gloom sets in and you’re cooped up inside, it doesn’t take long to start feeling the sniffles set in. But food is your first line of defense against that expensive, unwanted trip to the doctor’s office. What you eat REALLY matters! Staying on top of your health and eating a generally healthy diet full of immunity-boosting foods can be the difference between floating through February and laying in bed for weeks managing a raw, red nose. There are lots of immunity boosting foods, including yogurt, green tea, almonds, garlic, and broccoli, but it’s probably citrus that most people turn to after they’ve caught a cold. And for a good reason! Citrus is full of vitamin C, which is through to increase the production of white blood cells—you body’s way of fighting…

Tips for making the best breakfast in bed this Valentine’s Day

On any given weekday, breakfast might mean a simple cup of coffee and perhaps a piece of toast—still warm if you’re lucky—gobbled up as you leave a trail of breadcrumbs to the door. But Valentine’s Day is a special day meant for spending with the one you love—and the food you love—so what better place to cash in on that merriment than in bed cozied up with your better half and your favorite breakfast? Here are a few tips for making the ultimate breakfast in bed. Plan ahead You don’t want to wakeup and find you’re out of OJ, or coffee, or baking powder for your waffle batter, or anything else you had anticipated being available. Get ready for your morning a few days before by planning a menu, making sure you’ll have everything you need, then head to the store to fill in the gaps. go for the good…

Authentic Maldivian breakfast to try at home (mas huni)

Besides all of the fun and interesting people you meet, one of the most memorable aspects of traveling, for me, is the food (of course). I’m talking about enjoying local cuisines and new foods that can broaden your horizons and give your taste buds something brand new to crave when you get home. I discovered a super simple breakfast dish during a recent holiday in the Maldives I couldn’t wait to make it when I got home. Maldivian cuisine is an exotic blend of rich flavors and regional influences from neighboring countries like Sri Lanka and India. Dishes range from a mild spiciness to a delicate sweetness, often times straddling the two. Eat traditional Maldivian food and you’ll fall in love with complex curries and easy-to-eat coconut-oil fried finger foods. Maldivian cuisine, also called Dhivehi cuisine, is largely based on three items: coconuts, fish, and starches. This tasty dish, called mas…

What time does McDonald’s stop serving breakfast?

It all started in 1970 with the introduction of the Egg McMuffin. Since then, we’ve been left trying to cram our fast food breakfast cravings into certain hours on the clock. But when exactly does McDonald’s stop serving breakfast nowadays, and what’s that All-Day Breakfast Menu about? Can you guess the 10 oldest restaurant chains in America? All-Day Breakfast menu For decades, company policy insisted that breakfast hours end sharply at 10:30 a.m. One minute late and you would have to order from the main burger menu, as many late-to-rise fans found out. But in 2016, McDonald’s decided to cut us some slack and started serving an All-Day Breakfast Menu. Sure, you can’t get the entire menu all day, but you can order staple items like hotcakes, hash browns, Fruit ‘N Yogurt Parfaits, McMuffins, and Sausage McGriddles, 24/7. When does McDonald’s start serving breakfast? McDonald’s breakfast hours vary by location, but…

Blue and green blueberry avocado smoothie

Mornings that start with smoothies are the best mornings. They’re such a nice, light and filling guilt-free breakfast option. Plus, I just love getting creative and trying different flavor combinations — but not as much as I love squeezing in a few servings for fruits and veggies before 9 a.m. Seriously, I make smarter eating decisions all day because I know I’ve had a great start. Why stop there? I think to myself. It’s true what they say. One healthy decision really does lead to another, and another, and another. Days that start with donuts definitely don’t inspire gym workouts. If you’re trying to get in better shape this year, start with your mornings and go from there. Try this healthy blue and green blueberry avocado smoothie — it’s one of my favorites — and see if you don’t feel like making other healthy choices, too. Blue and green blueberry…