I absolutely love this smoothie! This blend of strawberries, pineapple, and coconut is perfect. I truly feel like I am on a gorgeous, tropical island when I am drinking this smoothie. I can honestly say that it makes the perfect dessert, as it’s refreshing, sweet, and satisfying. This is the same as my Tropical Island Smoothie – please try it and share it with friends and family. It’s so good that I feel that I have to share it again and again!
Last night I gave a health workshop at Whole Foods Market in Pasadena. The focus of the workshop was how to incorporate healthy, whole foods in our diet and I made three different smoothies for people to sample. I am so happy to say that the workshop went well; everyone working at Whole Foods was kind and supportive. The audience was a pleasure to speak with, and I was so excited when Jay, the marketing manager said that he had never seen a group of people so engaged during a workshop at Whole Foods! I love to have interactive workshops, so I was thrilled to have so many people asking questions and being fully present during the presentation.
It’s always fun for me to meet new people who are interested in making healthier diet and lifestyle choices. During the workshop, people learned how different foods affect our health; many people were surprised by all the benefits we get from making simple additions to our diet, including eating more greens, berries, pineapple, coconuts, ground flaxseeds, raw cacao, and more. I had such a wonderful time and am grateful for this amazing opportunity. Below is a picture of all the yummy ingredients I used to make the smoothies:
During the workshop, I made my Super Green Smoothie, Superfoods Smoothie, and Dessert Smoothie (which I also call my, “Tropical Island Smoothie” because it reminds me of being on vacation on a beautiful island :)).
If you missed last night’s workshop, but would like to attend another one soon, I’ll be giving a health workshop at Whole Foods Market in Porter Ranch on March 25th at 6:00PM. I would love to see you all there!
Hi everyone!
I’m excited to share that I will be giving a FREE health workshop at Whole Foods Market in Pasadena! Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 11th at 6:30PM and join me for an amazing talk, where I’ll be discussing the benefits of plant-based foods, such as kale, spinach, berries, pineapple, and more. I’ll also be sharing information about how to add more omega-3 fatty acids in your diet (without having to eat fish!). Since spring is just around the corner, I’ll be talking about how to transition into eating fresh, healthy, foods that are local and seasonal. When we eat locally and seasonally, we become in-tune with nature, and give our bodies lots of vitamins and minerals that are readily available in the fresh produce that surrounds us. As an added bonus, eating local and seasonal produce also saves money on your grocery bill!
If you gained weight during this winter season, now is the time to start shedding some of it off – and what perfect way to do so than by incorporating more healthy, delicious foods in your diet?
Come sample my smoothies, ask me questions, and learn more about how to be healthy and happy! You will have the chance to try my Super Green Smoothie, Superfoods Smoothie, and Dessert Smoothie – yum!
Whole Foods Market in Pasadena is located at:
3751 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, Calif. 91107
The workshop will be in the conference room – I can’t wait to see you! For more information, please contact me at christinatanios@gmail.com.
Remember to RSVP as space is limited! Email: sp.pas.marketing@wholefoods.com and save your seat!
Love,
Christina <3
I try to eat as much organic food as possible, but I don’t buy everything organic. Each year I wait for the Environmental Working Group (EWG) to release the “dirty dozen” – the top 12 foods to buy organic. The list for this year is here so I want to share it with everyone! Hopefully this will help you make some changes when you’re at the grocery store, and you won’t feel at all overwhelmed when it comes to whether or not you should go organic.
Dirty Dozen:
1. Apples
Apples are often #1 on the dirty dozen list, so there is no surprise here. Go organic!
2. Strawberries
I would say that all berries should be bought organic; they’re sweet, get sprayed with several pesticides, and do not have a protective layer of skin on them. Te be on the safe side, go for organic berries, even when they’re frozen.
3. Grapes
I love grapes! I wait for them to be in season so that an organic option is more likely to be available.
4. Celery
This is a staple in my house since I add celery to salads and smoothies and I always go for the organic option – you should too!
5. Peaches
Peaches are so sweet and so delicious, it’s tempting to buy them whether they’re organic or not. But, they’re #5 on this year’s list of most contaminated food, so skip the commercial ones and pick up organic peaches.
6. Spinach
Be on the safe side and make sure that your spinach, kale, and lettuce are all organic.
7. Sweet Bell Pepper
Organic sweet bell peppers are usually easy to find, so get those whenever you can.
8. Nectarines (imported)
Every single sample of imported nectarines that was tested by the EWG tested positive for pesticides. Go organic!
9. Cucumbers
Almost everyone I know adds cucumbers to salads and sandwiches, so remember to buy organic to avoid exposure to pesticides. Also, people are tempted to peel the skin off of cucumbers, but I’d advise against this since this is where most of the nutritional value is, including fiber and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and silica.
10. Potatoes
Ever since I have been following the EWG’s list of top 12 dirty foods, potatoes are always on this list. I know that people love potatoes (I do too!), but we have to remember to buy organic potatoes whenever possible – commercial ones are filled with many pesticides.
11. Cherry Tomatoes
These little tomatoes are sweet and delicious! I buy organic ones from Trader Joe’s; they’re fairly priced and readily available.
12. Hot Peppers
I haven’t seen this one on the list yet, but apparently we should buy organic hot peppers!
Other things to keep in mind…
I’m not much of a coffee drinker myself, but if I were, I’d be sure to seek out organic, fair-trade coffee – and the same goes for chocolate (which I do love!). Whenever I want some dark chocolate, I get organic, fair-trade dark chocolate from Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods. I also keep a bag of organic raw cacao powder handy.
I hope this list helps. If you still feel overwhelmed, rest easy! I will post a list of the top 15 clean foods – foods that you don’t have to buy organic.
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