A strawberry banana smoothie is my go-to morning smoothie. It is simple, affordable and gives great nutrition for a fast snack or breakfast. I give one almost every morning to my boyfriend as he does lawn work out in the heat all day and can use the extra electrolytes from the coconut water and potassium from the banana. I also enjoy it as an after work/school snack. You can’t go wrong with this classic! » More …

Raspberries are an amazing fruit. Not only are they sweet and flavorful, but they also have several nutritional benefits including they’re low in calories, high in fiber and have a lot of Vitamin C. In addition, they also offer a rich source of flavonoids and antioxidants that help prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer. Try this vinaigrette to get some easy impact from this fruit’s benefits in a variety of ways! I love it over a strawberry spinach salad but I even used it over crostini with some greens and roasted grapes to get a balanced amount of flavors and nutrients. » More …