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  Have fennel lying around but not sure what to do with it? Well, if you’re up for something new – try throwing a bit of it into your smoothie today! Fennel is a source of plant based iron, and has long been used as a remedy for upset tummies, gas & indigestion. Even though [...]

We’ve had an incredibly high percentage of moms and dads post on our Young and Raw Facebook page asking for smoothie ideas that are family friendly. If you’re on of them, this post is special just for you If you’ve been feeding your child un-processed, whole foods from the start, you might find it’s easy [...]

Looking for a healthy way to shed excess weight, clear your skin or simply boost your energy in the morning? Green smoothies are an excellent way for you to kickstart your day, but did you know that by starting off your day with a green smoothie you will also be less inclined to make poor [...]

Fiber gently attaches itself to toxins and pulls them out through the body. Green smoothies are loaded with fiber, unlike juices that have the fiber stripped from them first. There are benefits to both juicing and smoothies, but for the most part when we’re going after energy we like to have a green smoothie in [...]

When you’re making smoothies, the possibilities for ingredients are endless. I guess that’s one of the reasons why I love them so much, and also why I always recommend them to new comers to the Young and Raw lifestyle. Smoothies don’t take much time, usually a few minutes tops of washing and chopping, and the [...]