Fruits and Veggies Can Be Fun?

I wanted to tell you guys about the NutriBullet. For anyone that has the MagicBullet just think that x 100. It is SO super powered...the blade is incredible. Let's just say this is NOT your average blender! As the website claims, it truly can shred the toughest of materials. It comes with one tall cup, two smaller ones, 2 blades, a number of lids, and the motorized base.


You can essentially put anything (safe) you want in the NutriBullet (yes, even nuts and seeds!) as long as you have enough liquid to help emulsify your creation. It is great since you don't lose anything from the fruits and veggies you add (think fibre and nutrients in peels). Unlike juicers, every edible bit of your fruits and veggies can be used. There are some things are NOT safe to put in...for example, apple seeds (they contain cyanide). The NutriBullet comes with a booklet telling you what is and is not safe to blend. 


It is super fun to come up with different recipes to blend. I try and include celery in everything I make. I truly despise celery normally but blending it has made it bearable and occasionally even tasty! After a workout I love adding some protein to my smoothies as well. 

One of my favourite recipes goes as follows:
1/2 peach
1/2 apple
1/2 banana
3 frozen strawberries
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
almond-coconut milk
water 

Not only can you make juices and smoothies, but you can also use the NutriBullet to make dips and other healthy snacks. 

The juice in the video contains mint leaves, cucumber, celery, apple, and blueberries. 

You can check out the NutriBullet website here!

Tone It Up Stars&Stripes Workout Review

Hey peeps!

Sorry I've been MIA for such a long time...things have been crazy and unfortunately I have neglected the Nutrition Edition. I'm back now and foresee myself being more consistent!

Tone It Up is a community based fitness site filled with women of all ages working towards their fitness dreams. You can check out their website here. I recently started following the Tone It Up girls on Instagram (@karenakatrina) and created a profile on their website. They send positive and motivating messages and their workouts look amazing!

I finally decided to try one that popped up on my Instagram today and I just wanted to share it with you and let you know how I felt about it. It is called the Stars&Stripes workout and it incorporates cardio with body toning moves without weights. Check it out below. 

Overall I really liked the workout. Burpees are no fun so I got easily pooped out after 13. I like squats so next time I'd probably add 25 regular ones as well as the plies. 

It only took about 40 minutes so it's great if you don't have a lot of time. You don't need any equipment besides a mat, your shoes, and your body so it is a great option if you're not a member at a gym.

By the time I was on the last 10 Bikini Bicycles I was getting tired. I guess we'll see how my body feels tomorrow.

Stars&Stripes was a great workout and I'm excited to try more from Tone It Up!