EcoHearth: Come Home to the Earth

This delicious and sweet green smoothie contains tons and tons of both antioxidants and vitamins. And it really fills you up without weighing you down like many other lunch or breakfast options. And get this: it's a beauty product as well. Yes, thanks to pineapple's wonderful exfoliating properties, I can't resist the urge to use any leftovers as a face mask! Makes 5-6 cups. Read on…

Peaches and nectarines have a fairly short season, so I like to use them in many different recipes whenever I can. Paired with tropical bananas and pineapple, they blend up to make this delightful smoothie ripe with the flavors of summer. And if the great flavor isn't enough, they offer a surfeit of vitamins and minerals that contribute to vibrant health. Makes about 4 cups. Read on…

What do you do when you don't have a big variety on hand but still want to impress? The answer is this quick and easy—yet delightful—green smoothie. The pineapple is so intensely sweet and tangy that greens go nearly unnoticed. I often used to make a single batch and consume it all myself during busy work days. Makes about 4 cups. Read on…

We all know we should aim for at least five servings of fruits a day, but while many people fail to reach this requirement on any given day, green smoothie drinkers do it all the time—often in a single glass. One example is this delicious recipe that combines an apple, a peach and a banana with some cherries, blackberries and greens. It makes about 5 cups. Read on…

Chia seeds, the same seeds used to grow chia pets but for human consumption, are very high in calcium as well as omega-3 fatty acids. They are very versatile and can be used to make crackers, puddings, refreshing drinks (such as Chia Fresca, popular in Mexico) and more. They can also be sprinkled on salads and desserts for added crunch. When soaked, they will become gelatinous, and the pudding will be similar to tapioca pudding. Read on…