I'm no cook. I've been known to throw anything and everything I can find into 1 disastrous dish, but sometimes it works. In this instance, it works really well. This is so easy, so nutritious, and so good you must try it.

Ingredients:

1 banana

1 kiwi

1 avocado

1 Manila mango

juice of 1 lime

1/3 cup coconut milk

1 tbsp chia seeds soaked in 4 tbsp water for 10 minutes

Cut the banana, kiwi, avocado and mango into cubes of roughly the same size and combine them in a bowl. Squeeze lime juice over the fruit. Add the coconut milk and chia seeds. Toss and enjoy!

My smoothies are normally green because I like kale in them. Smoothies are the best way to get veggies in without feeling like you're eating vegetables. Today I am out of kale, but I have carrots so I'm throwing them in to get at least 1 veggie in there :)

Ingredients:

1 medium carrot
1/4 cantaloupe

1/2 cup coconut milk

juice of 1 lime

1 cup of ice

Lately I've been adding chia seeds to my smoothies because they are high in fiber, antioxidants, minerals and satiety. Soak 1 tbsp chia seeds in 4 tbsp water until the water is absorbed, then add to your smoothie.

Blend on liquify setting for 45 seconds. Enjoy!

Don't let the color fool you. The kale gives the smoothie its bright green color and lots of nutrients, but it definitely tastes like melon. Try it for breakfast.

Ingredients:

2 large kale leaves
1/4 galia melon (or cantaloupe or honeydew)

1/2 avocado

juice of 1 lime

splash of milk (or coconut water)

Lately I've been adding chia seeds to my smoothies for their omega-3s, which can help reduce inflammation, enhance cognitive performance and reduce high cholesterol. Soak 1 tbsp chia seeds in 4 tbsp water until the water is absorbed, then add to your smoothie.

Blend on liquify setting for 45 seconds and enjoy. Green is good!