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On the morning of Day 31, I was only too aware that I was at the halfway point of my Reboot. Believe me, when you’re drinking nothing but juice and water for 60 days reaching the halfway point is cause for celebration. One down, one to go, was what I said to myself. I was also about to embark on another first in my life which was another reason to celebrate. I was preparing to drive across the United States of America from coast to coast, something I’d always wanted to do.

I love to drink this smoothie after a workout! It acts as a balanced snack, meal or recovery shake because it’s loaded with protein and carbohydrates and is a great way to re-hydrate. This smoothie is packed with healthy and hydrating electrolytes and plant-based protein for muscle recovery. Hydration is important and it’s easy to miss out on the benefits of electrolytes by only drinking water. Serve and enjoy this smoothie cold for the best taste. Get the recipe.

Smart Sweet: Raw Oreo Cookies Rating: (0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5)Login to rate this recipe – Not a member? Join TodayPrep Time: 45 minutesTotal Time: 45 minutes Yield: 13 Serving Size: 1 Oreo Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.0 Open package, remove Oreo, dunk into a nice cold glass of milk. Repeat. Does that sound familiar? It sure does to me! When I was little (and by little I mean 5 years old to college student) I would continue the “Repeat” step countless times and next thing I know, a whole sleeve of Oreos…in my belly! Well, I know I can’t and shouldn’t do that anymore.  However, I still want to enjoy an Oreo from time ... Continue

My success so far (30 days!) has been aided in no small part by all that was available to me in this vast city of New York. But what about the rest of America? I thought about the lyrics to an old Simon and Garfunkel song, “America.” With my juicer in tow, I was determined to “look for America.” The time had come for me to get this show on the road.

Warm water and lemon is a natural energizer. It hydrates and oxygenates the body, leaving it feeling refreshed and revitalized for quite some time. As opposed to coffee, whose effects are short lived. Read more to find out its full benefits.

Now that it finally feels like summer here in the U.S. I’ve been on the lookout for a light and energizing smoothie. One that tastes good on a hot day and gives me the boost I need to make it through the city’s (sometimes sweltering) heat. After a few rounds of experimenting in the kitchen I think I finally nailed it. It’s light in taste and texture so it won’t leave me feeling super full but it leaves me full of nutrients.

One thing I find remarkable about people is they will say “Oh I could never do that!” without even giving it a try. I just don’t understand that. If you say you’re going to juice fast for 10 days and you make it seven it’s not “oh you’re a failure” it’s “good on you for trying”. If you do give it a go, be warned…your mates may think you’re crazy.

Loaded with beets, kale, oranges and carrots, this juice is packed with nutrients and folate (it contains approximately 240 mcg of folate per glass, which is more than half an adult’s daily folate requirement) It’s an excellent boost for me too since I am pregnant and my daughter Grace loved it! Get the recipe.

I’m starting to notice little transformations happening every day. Some with my mind and some with my body. I’m definitely thinking clearer and I feel rested but energized. I’ve always heard that you make better and healthier decisions when you are rested and I think I finally understand that! Even just sitting in a taxi not having to undo the button on my jeans – it’s the best feeling and while it may be a little change it’s a HUGE step in the right direction for me!

I came up with a DELICIOUS kale salad, perfect for this time of year: Citrus Kale Salad. This really was so refreshing and tasty! Besides the health-appeal of this salad, the other thing that makes it so special is that it keeps super well. The kale stays crisp and bouncy and the salad was just as good 3 days later as it was on its original debut.