Smoothies: The Delicious Habit That Fuels Your Health Every Day!

Discover how smoothies can help you easily pack in your daily fruits and veggies—plus, grab a simple, nutrient-packed recipe to get started!

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Kathleen Barnes
January 31, 2025

January 31, 2025

A Message from Kathleen:

Dear Friends,

This time of year, we all tend to look forward to comfort food. Those foods are almost invariably high in carbs. Think mac and cheese, meatloaf and mash, noodle soup. Those yummy tummy fillers may push away the healthier fruits and veggies you need.

My lead article this week gives you a way to ensure you get the fruits and veggies you need to be healthy in the face of a carb onslaught.

Here’s another tip: If I feel my intake of fruits and veggies is too low, I’ll make a big pot of minestrone, one of my winter comfort foods. It’s a nutrient powerhouse, since it’s all vegetables and dried beans.

Be well,

Kathleen

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Boost your health with smoothies! They’re a delicious, easy way to get essential nutrients daily. Try this simple recipe!

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