The Smoothie of my Dreams

                                    Delicious is an understatement. 

Strawberries, kiwi, blackberries, oh my!

--> I'll have a vat of this, please!

I use a VITAMIX to do my smoothies (and many other things). In my opinion, this is the best blender on the market and I absolutely recommend it. It can blend anything! 

Start out by juicing two oranges (you always put the liquid first into the blender when making a smoothie).
This orange juicer is a real help in the kitchen.

Then add:

-two organic ripe (covered with speckles) bananas
-a pint of organic blackberries
-two organic kiwis
-a bag of frozen (or fresh) organic strawberries
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BLEND.

Get ready for heaven.

This was probably the best tasting smoothie I have ever made.
*Pats myself on the back.*

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Why are berries so outrageously good for us?

~Berries have the highest antioxidant count among fruits! They are loaded with phytochemicals that our bodies use to ward off cancer and other dis-eases. But, what is cancer? According to Dr. Robert Morse, it is the over acidity and toxicity of the body. That is why eating raw fruits and vegetables for at least 90% of our diet is mandatory in my eyes to stay healthy in this day and age!  I will definitely be posting more on this topic in the future.

~Berries are high in vitamin C!

~Berries contain anthocyanins, a group of phytochemicals that give strawberries/raspberries their red color. They help keep the body healthy.

~They also contain ellagic acid, another phytochemical that does amazing things for our bodies.