Tango w/ Mango

Guess what!!! Summer is approaching real fast and what better way to celebrate than with the king of the fruits himself. Oh yes, I am talking about one of my favorite fruits in the world – mangoes. My love for mangoes go way back to my grandparent’s backyard which has many many mango trees, and every summer vacation my grand pa would introduce us to his world of home grown fruits. Mangoes have a unique freshness associated with them and adding them to a salad just quadrupled it. … More Tango w/ Mango

SLURP SLURP – Green and Minty

Say hello to our other green friend – the rusty old pal ‘kale’. I think you are now ready to add the nutritional powerhouse to your smoothies! Apart from providing us with the essential vitamins and fibers, our pal here helps fight and alleviate arthritis (that’s for you Ma!), and also keeps our body strong and healthy inside out with beautiful skin, hair and nails (I know!!). Usually I would peel my fruits for smoothies, however I would recommend against it for pears because their skin contributes to decreased risk of type 2 diabetes. I know what you are thinking!! Lots of health benefits, but does it taste equally good too! ABSOLUTELY!!!! So, shake it up and Sluuuurp!! … More SLURP SLURP – Green and Minty

SLURP SLURP – Kiwi Way

A fresh new fuzzy green ball made its way to my blender very recently and I have been pleasantly surprised by the exotic fruit. From what I know today, kiwis help in your digestion, manage blood pressure, boost your immunity, and guess what, they also contribute to a glowing skin!! Healthy as well as beautiful skin you say – I am sold!! The mint leaves provide the freshness that I was looking for and together with the energy booster bananas, my morning is all set, what about you?? Sluuuurp!! … More SLURP SLURP – Kiwi Way

SLURP SLURP – Berrylicious Please

A sweet, healthy and yummy smoothie perfect for your breakfast or just for a snack – this smoothie packs all the colorful goodies together including fresh fruit, greek yogurt and my favorite, almonds. Both almonds and blueberries are known to improve memory function, and the amazing strawberry-raspberry combo helps keep your heart healthy, thus making this smoothie an amazing start of your day! Sluuuurp!! … More SLURP SLURP – Berrylicious Please