Natural Energy Drinks

I started out with the intention of coming up with a recipe for a homemade version of the store bought energy drinks, but after doing some research and discovering how unhealthy they are for you, I decided instead to try and design a less sugar/caffeine fueled way to help myself through the workday afternoon sleepy slump.

Green Smoothie

Oh, good greens!

A feel-great, deliciously green smoothie recipe.

It is easy being green.

Nothing beats that bad feeling with a vitamin-packed punch to the gut! Whether you're recovering from a rough weekend, sickness or just Monday, try this easy-to-make smoothie that's packed with all the nutrients to get you back on your feet.

Ingredients (makes 5 servings):

• 1 cup spinach leaves, cleaned and firmly packed
• 1 cup kale, chopped, cleaned and firmly packed
• 1 cup green seedless grapes
• 1 Bartlett pear
• 1 orange
• 1 banana
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• ½ cup water
• 2 cups ice

What to do with them:

• Put ingredients in blender and process on low for 15 seconds.
• Shake pitcher or mix to loosen ingredients, if stiff.
• Process in blender on medium and then on high speed until ingredients are smoothly blended.
• Drink, enjoy and feel great!