Now that feijoa's are coming into season in New Zealand, start using them in your smoothies :) YUMMMMM! Using avocado doesn't really add flavour but it does make the smoothie smooth and creamy. 

A nice way to cool down on a hot Summer day.

...because who doesn't like banana and peanut butter together ;) 

Cherries are in season - yay! 

Banana/Mango smoothie topped with raw muesli, seeds and squished berries. A healthy and satisfying start to the day.

Today's workout was a bit of a killer so I made a smoothie with protein and LOADS of anti-inflammatory compounds helpful for recovery :) Of course, you can have this smoothie ANY TIME for a boost. This jar was a like a meal for me!

I know the word superfood get's thrown around a LOT these days, but chia seeds are a SUPER FOOD and are worth adding to your diet - PRONTO :) Chia seeds are a concentrated food containing healthy omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium. Chia seeds are an unprocessed, whole-grain food that can be absorbed by the body as seeds (unlike flaxseeds). One ounce (about 2 tablespoons) contains 139 calories, 4 grams of protein, 9 grams fat, 12 grams carbohydrates and 11 grams of fiber, plus a plethora vitamins and minerals.  You can often find them in the health section of the supermarket. Otherwise your local health store will be sure to have them. 

From the hilarious Thug Kitchen:

Mmm...post-workout shake and lunch all rolled into one. Deeeeelicious. 300ml water, 1 banana, 1 tbsp hemp (or flax) oil, 1 tsp raw cacao, 1/2 avocado (makes it creamy), 1 scoop NuZest rice protein (no flavour), 5 dates, small handful of almonds.

Kale, Kale and more Kale! Oh, and ginger for better circulation in the winter. Kale is the "queen of greens"...It's super high in Vit K, Vit C (134% of your daily Vit C in one cup), antioxidants, zeaxanthin, anti-inflammatory properties, Vit A, Calcium and heaps of other stuff. (http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/the-truth-about-kale)  

Here's a couple of smoothie recipies:
http://www.rawfoodrecipes.com/recipes/the-lemon-ginger-blast1.html
http://www.rawfoodrecipes.com/recipes/complete-protein-green-juice1.html