Post-Workout Smoothie Recipe to Cleanse and Detox

You know that feeling right after you finish a workout, like you can take on the world? Sure your muscles might be taxed, but the gratification you feel for pushing yourself, for having a great yoga session, for beating your bestie at tennis — whatever it is — can't be bottled. But you can fill up a glass with goodness to make sure you don't let your workout go to waste. Fuel up with this fantastic hydrating post-workout smoothie packed with protein, fiber, antioxidants and a whole bunch of goodness that will help you give yourself a post-workout hug. Ready to blend? 

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces Harvest Bay Coconut Water
• 2 scoops of Epic Protein by Windy City Organics
• 1 T It's Moringa Green Superfood Powder
• 2 T Happy Hemp Seeds
• 1 T Rich Nature goji powder
• 1 banana
• Handful of kale

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients together
2. Pour into a Greenware disposable cup (made from 100% plants) for easy on-the-go transport. 

Recipe for Gluten Free Mocha Brownies

This recipe from Abe's Market is for people who have the Celiac disease and those who simply wish to go gluten-free. You can find more green and eco-friendly cooking and baking products at GreenProductNotes.com



Brownie Ingredients

• 15 Medjool dates, pitted, soaked and drained
• ¼ cup water
• 9 T raw cocoa
• ¼ cup agave syrup
• ¼ cup coconut oil, soft, not liquid
• 1 can garbanzo beans, drained
• 4 eggs
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 2 T espresso, ground fine

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Blend dates (in a blender) and ¼ cup water on high until it becomes a paste
3. Add eggs, cocoa, agave, coconut oil, baking powder and espresso; blend until smooth
4. Add garbanzo beans; mix on high until entire mixture is well incorporated, thick and smooth
5. Evenly distribute mixture into mini muffin tins (fills 30-32)
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes (until it passes the toothpick test); remove and cool on a wire rack

Several Healthy Meal Ideas When You Don't Feel Like Cooking

by Lauren Johnson

Although healthy nutrition usually requires quite a lot of preparation in the kitchen, there are several quick and simple meal ideas available for those of us who are trying to lose weight. Given that we don't have the time to cook a delightful dinner each and every day, in this article I will provide several ideas which will help you create a low fat meal in a snap.

• A great meal substitute when you simply don't have time is a smoothie made with fat-free milk, frozen fruit, and wheat germ.
• A quick and nutritious meal can be simple. Try a peanut butter sandwich made with whole wheat bread. Along with that have an apple and a glass of 1% milk.
• Scramble some eggs. Consume them with whole wheat toast and your choice of a green vegetable.
• A bag of frozen veggies topped with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan and some chopped nuts.
• Salad is always a quick and delicious meal. All you need is a pre-bagged salad and canned tuna, tomatoes, and your favorite low fat dressing. You can even use pre cooked chicken strips (as long as they are not fried!).
• Make a quick and delicious sandwich. Be sure that you always have whole wheat bread, sliced turkey meat, reduced fat cheese, mustard, and other low fat condiments.
• Remember that cereal with low fat milk and fruit is a great meal no matter what time of the day it may be!

These are just a few healthy meal ideas for those of us who don't always have time to cook. If you are serious about attaining weight loss you can also try all natural appetite suppressing hoodia, various herbal remedies and delicious whey nutrimelt protein shakes.

Lauren S. Johnson writes health articles about fitness and nutrition.
Some of her favorite passions include studying the medicinal benefits of herbal remedies, diet pills.