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Green chill smoothie & home boxing workout

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Don’t call it a comeback! What’s up peeps. I know it’s been ages since I shared some smoothie goodness with you, but I’m back and promise not to neglect you anymore 🙂

Today’s smoothie comes with my awesome daughter’s seal of approval. Not only does it taste out of this world, but t was a quick and easy way to get her veggies for the day. I’ve been coming back to this smoothie repeatedly to make sure my baby girl gets her greens.

I’ve also included another great at-home boxing routine I found. You can do this anywhere, and it’s a great, fun alternative to doing cardio at the gym or outside, which isn’t everybody’s cup of tea. Enjoy, and I will see you again soon.

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1 cup frozen chopped spinach

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 Banana

2 tablespoons organic steel cut oats

2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter

1 cup vanilla almond milk

FOOD KEY

  • Spinach: vitamins A, B1,2,3 &6, C, E & K, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, calcium, potassium, fiber, phosphorous, zinc, protein and selenium (SUPER STACKED!!)
  • Celery: potassium, folic acid and vitamins C & B6
  • Bananas: vitamin B6 and potassium
  • Oats: fiber and protein
  • Peanut Butter: protein, potassium, fiber, vitamins E & B6, and magnesium

Ultimate 20 Minute In Home Boxing Workout Round 2 (Click Link)

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Apple Watermelon Jolly Rancher Smoothie & Advanced Core Burning Yoga Flow

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Hello peeps! Long time no see.  I hope all of your summers have been amazing.  Personally, I think the summer weather is gonna last through October (wishful thinking).  I know it’s been a while since I dropped some smoothie goodness on you, but today I come correct with an Apple Watermelon Jolly Rancher Smoothie inspired by one of my favorite childhood treats.  I wasn’t exactly sure how the watermelon and almond milk would mesh, but the results were outstanding.  I even got the thumbs up from my little Smoothie Operator Assistant.  This recipe is simple and delicious.  Enjoy!

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1 Sliced Organic Apple

1/2 Cup Diced Watermelon

1 Cup Baby Spinach – Locally Grown if possible 🙂

1 Cup Organic Almond Milk

FOOD KEY

– Apples: potassium, vitamin C and pectin (helps control cholesterol and blood sugar)

– Watermelon: vitamins A, B6 & C, lycopene, antioxidants & amino acids

– Spinach: vitamins A, B1,2,3 &6, C, E & K, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, calcium, potassium, fiber, phosphorous, zinc, protein and selenium (SUPER STACKED!!)

Core Burning Yoga Flow

Here is a great, challenging yoga routine from Tyler McCoy.  I had admittedly gotten a little lazy with my yoga, but this routine had a great combination of moderately advanced poses and speed that really challenged me.  Hope you like it.  Namaste.

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Powder Power Smoothie & Yoga/Abs Workout

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Dessert is for breakfast today as this smoothie features food’s sexiest couple – peanut butter and chocolate.  I’ve raved about the Vitacost Slim Powdered Peanut Butter before, but chocolate has it’s own healthy powder version in the form of raw cacao powder.  Add in some bananas, almonds and of course some dark chocolate almond milk and you have a breakfast smoothie fit for dessert.  I also threw in a handful of spinach just because HEALTH.

Smoothie Powder Power

 1 Frozen, Sliced Banana

2 Tablespoons Vitacost Slim Powdered Peanut Butter

1 Tablespoon Raw Cacao Powder

1/4 Steel Cut Organic Oats

1 Handful Raw Almonds

1 Handful Spinach

1 Cup Dark Chocolate Almond Milk

FOOD KEY

– Bananas: vitamin B6 and potassium

– Powdered Peanut Butter: protein, fiber and potassium

– Cacao: protein, copper, potassium, vitamin B12, fiber and iron (STACKED!!)

– Oats: fiber and protein

– Raw Almonds: magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, riboflavin, copper, niacin and zinc (STACKED!!)

– Spinach: vitamins A, B1,2,3 &6, C, E & K, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, calcium, potassium, fiber, phosphorous, zinc, protein and selenium (SUPER STACKED!!)

For today’s workout I combined a 12 minute morning Yoga Practice from Sean Vigue and an 8 Minute Ab Workout from Fitness Blender.  Get to work.

1) Morning Yoga 

2) Eight Minute Abs

Peanut Butter Banana Date Smoothie, HIIT Workout & A BABY!

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Hey everyone, sorry I haven’t posted any smoothie goodness in the last few weeks. Been kinda busy…WITH MY NEW DAUGHTER!!! Mrs. Smoothie Operator gave birth to my beautiful baby girl a few weeks ago, and I have been enjoying fatherfood ever since. Finding time to make and post smoothies and exercise has been tricky, but I have a great one for you today.  Enjoy!

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1 Cup Spinach

1 Chopped Banana

1/4 Cup Organic Steel Cut Oats

2 Pitted Dates

1 Tablespoon Natural Peanut Butter

1 Cup Vanilla Almond Milk

FOOD KEY

– Spinach: vitamins A, B1,2,3 &6, C, E & K, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, calcium, potassium, fiber, phosphorous, zinc, protein and selenium (SUPER STACKED!!)

– Bananas: vitamin B6 and potassium

– Oats: fiber and protein

– Dates: fiber, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants

– Peanut Butter: protein, potassium, fiber, vitamins E & B6, and magnesium

Since we brought the baby home,  I have much less time to myself in the mornings, so I’ve had to adjust my morning workouts.  I’ve searched for the quickest (15-20 minutes), most efficient workouts I could find and will be sharing them with all of you.  First up is a great 15 minute HIIT workout from Fitness Blender.

A Couple of My Favorite People Smoothie

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I’m following my favorite things smoothie from a couple days ago with a smoothie dedicated to a couple of my favorite people – my brother Phil & his lovely new bride Gatisa. They got married over the weekend and yours truly was the best man (or The Groomsmen Operator). Not only was it a fun-filled weekend set in the beautiful backdrop of Santa Cruz, California, but the newlyweds also gave out what is likely to be the best, most-used wedding favor in history (by me anyway) – a large-and-in-charge monogrammed mason jar! I wanted to make sure the first smoothie I drank out of my new favorite glass was a winner, and to be honest…I CRUSHED IT!!  Check it out and see for yourself.

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1/2 Cup Chopped Banana (Frozen if you’re cool like that)

1/2 Cup Frozen Pineapple

1 Cup Baby Spinach

1 Handful Raw Cashews

1 Tablespoon Goji Berries

1/4 Cup Organic Steel Cut Oats

1 Cup Vanilla Almond Milk

 

Food Key

– Bananas: vitamin B6 and potassium

– Pineapples: vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and folic acid

– Spinach: vitamins A, B1,2,3 &6, C, E & K, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, calcium, potassium, fiber, phosphorous, zinc, protein and selenium (SUPER STACKED!!)

– Cashews: copper, phosphorous, manganese, magnesium, zinc and protein

– Goji Berries: amino acids, fiber, vitamin C, iron, calcium, zinc and selenium (STACKED!!)

– Oats: fiber and protein

 

 

Spinach & Mixed Fruit Smoothie

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Let’s get colorful with this spinach and mixed fruit smoothie. Enjoy!

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1 Cup Baby Spinach

1 Sliced Banana

1 Sliced Pear

1 Cup Strawberries

2 Cups Water

Food Key:

– Spinach: vitamins A, B1,2,3 &6, C, E & K, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, calcium, potassium, fiber, phosphorous, zinc, protein and selenium (SUPER STACKED!!)

– Bananas: vitamin B6 and potassium

– Pears: fiber, potassium and copper

– Strawberries: vitamins C & B5, potassium, folic acid and magnesium

Neymar, This Smoothie’s For You

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Today’s yellow and green smoothie is dedicated to Neymar, the Brazilian Futbol Star who suffered a back (and heart) breaking injury in the World Cup Quarterfinal match against Colombia.  I suffered a similar injury myself (fractured cervical vertebrae) 2 years ago, so I can imagine what he must be going through.  Ironically, I sustained the injury training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu .  While the Semifinal Smackdown Germany put on Brazil undoubtedly added insult to injury, I wanted to offer my well-wishes for a quick and full recovery.  A broken back sounds like the end of the world, but as I found out, a positive attitude and top shelf surgeons can get you back on your feet and doing what you love.  On the far off chance this message finds Neymar, and since I don’t think he speaks English, here’s some Portuguese for you.  If the message is  lost in translation, blame Google Translate.

Smoothie de amarelo e verde de hoje é dedicado a Neymar, a estrela brasileira Futbol que sofreu uma volta (e coração) quebrar lesão na partida da Copa do Mundo dos Quartos contra a Colômbia. Sofri uma lesão semelhante a mim mesmo (vértebras cervicais fraturado) 2 anos atrás, então eu posso imaginar o que ele deve estar passando. Ironicamente, eu sustentava a formação lesão Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Enquanto a Semifinal Smackdown Alemanha colocou sobre o Brasil, sem dúvida, insulto acrescentado à injúria, eu queria oferecer aos meus desejos de melhoras para uma recuperação rápida e completa. A parte traseira quebrada soa como o fim do mundo, mas como eu descobri, uma atitude positiva e cirurgiões prateleira de cima que você pode obter de volta em seus pés e fazer o que você ama.

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(Makes 2 Smoothies)

1 Cup Mixed Greens (Baby Kale, Chard & Spinach)

1 Cup Chopped Pineapple

1 Chopped Pear

2 Cups Coconut Water

Food Key

– Kale: vitamins, A, B6 &C, potassium, copper, folic acid, calcium, iron, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and zinc (MEGA-STACKED!!)

– Chard: vitamins A, B1,2,3 & 6, C, E & K, magnesium, copper, potassium, iron, fiber, calcium, phosphorous, protein, zinc and selenium (MEGA-STACKED!!)

– Spinach: vitamins A, B1,2,3 &6, C, E & K, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, calcium, potassium, fiber, phosphorous, zinc, protein and selenium (SUPER STACKED!!)

– Pineapples: vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and folic acid

– Pears: fiber, potassium and copper

– Coconut Water: improves digestion and metabolism, supports immune system

GET WELL SOON (Fique bom logo!)

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Apple Pineapple Green Smoothie

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2 Small Chopped Apples

1 Cup Chopped Frozen Pineapple

1 Cup Spinach

1 Cup Chopped Celery

1 Cup Coconut Water

Food Key

– Apples: potassium, vitamin C and pectin (helps control cholesterol and blood sugar)

– Pineapples: vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and folic acid

– Spinach: vitamins A, B1,2,3 &6, C, E & K, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, calcium, potassium, fiber, phosphorous, zinc, protein and selenium (SUPER STACKED!!)

– Celery: potassium, folic acid and vitamins C & B6

– Coconut Water: improves digestion and metabolism, supports immune system