Yummy pink smoothie

There’s something refreshing about the color pink.  The same is also true about this smoothie recipe.  It has a refreshing flavor and some great revitalizing health benefits to it.  In addition to being a great weight maintenance snack, this powerful smoothie packs some great nutritional benefits due to the raw ingredients, such as the carrots, beets, dates and sunflower seeds.

Thai Vegetables with Almond Dressing

Protein plays such an important part in having a balanced diet. Protein is a fundamental building block of body tissue and is used as a source of energy and fuel.  When it comes to proper protein consumption, one of the hardest things to balance is the source. While there’s nothing wrong with eating lean meats, it’s important to understand that we can get protein from other sources as well.  Additionally, so much of what is advertised as a good source of protein has high saturated fat content, high levels of sodium or comes from animals that have been fed antibiotics or growth hormone.

This recipe is a great source of protein that doesn’t rely on animal meat.  The protein comes from the almonds. The whole wheat pasta and vegetables used provide a healthy source of good carbs.  It’s a great meal to eat at dinner time and will definitely leave you feeling satisfied. Apart from the health benefits this meal is very tasty with a creamy texture that’s accompanied by a mild spicy kick that the sweetness of the red bell pepper really compliments nicely.  We hope you enjoy it!