Strawberry Kale Smoothie Recipe

Strawberry Kale Smoothie

Here is a new Green Smoothie that I whipped up this morning:

1 Cup Organic Apple Juice

1 Cup Filtered Water

1 Ripe Organic Banana

1 Rounded Cup Organic Strawberries

5 Leaves Organic Kale, Rinsed and Ripped Up

1 Organic Orange, Peeled, Seeds Removed

Place all in blender, blend 1-2 Minutes - add a bit more water if the blender needs a little help doing it's work.

Any blender will do the trick - however if you start to blend daily as I have been doing, you may wish to look into some high powered blenders. I have begun researching the Vita-Mix brand and will blog about what I wind up purchasing to use here at www.AnnaVedaKitchen.com

Snacking away on some Planet Organic Goji Berry Chocolates (http://www.foodofthegoddess.com/)

and sipping this smoothie, I have to share that I have been feeling very energetic since I started taking the Green Smoothies 1 week ago. My skin has been very clear, smooth, and this is the first day in many where I felt no asthmatic issues rise up - even though it is pouring and damp, grey (New England's finest blend of grey, chilly & rainy).

On another note - I will be blending up some aromatherapy oils this week - so stay tuned for those recipes as well, they may even help boost your mood/induce restful sleep.

We will also be modifying the website to share interviews with individuals working in the health/wellness sector. Yoga instructors, health food store proprietors, raw food specialists, skincare advisors & various others will share their insight/advice regarding feeling well. If you wish to share info with us email info@annaveda.com and let us know what is working for you/your clientelle.

What Makes It All Better

What Makes It All Better
I snapped this photo on the beach today. Yes I am finally on vacation, and have some simple thoughts to share. No matter what is going on around you - no matter how unkind or unfriendly people may sometimes treat you. No matter how difficult our daily lives have become, will become, have always been. No matter what, the simplest of things can make it all better. These sea shells made me so incredibly happy - just to look at them, feel them in my hands. Simply to sit in one place and be grateful for my friends and loved ones and the support they seem to have an un-ending supply of - that is what makes it all better for me.

In other news our DVD Very Good Vegan (http://www.verygoodvegan.com/) has been picked up by several new privately owned shops this week - and we will be posting their info on our site over the next week. We at AnnaVeda Kitchen wish to thank everyone who is buying the DVD - wholesale and retail - and thanks to everyone who has been supportive of this project. It can be very challenging to go out there and sell yourself on a DVD talking for 60 minutes about any topic. Even more intmidating - walking into, or calling a store, then attempting to get someone - anyone to chat with you about said DVD. So again - thanks to everyone who is taking a moment to meet with me, chat and email. You guys rock!

Ayurvedic Tip Of The Week
Use a Neti Pot - Look up how to use a Neti Pot on You Tube and you will see how it is done. You may purchase them at most yoga studios and health food stores. Take the time to research how to properly use one - your nose will thank you!