by Melanie Darnell | Oct 4, 2018 | Fitmomma Nutrition, Parenting Advice, Smoothies, Vegan Meals
Food Rhythm As we approach the end of September we are comfortably settling back into school life. As our kids enter a routine, I believe food rhythms help tremendously in empowering your child with familiarity and bringing calmness to their week. In our house we eat...
by Melanie Darnell | Jun 9, 2015 | Recipes, Smoothies
There are several key vitamins and minerals pregnant moms need in their diet. I’m going to briefly share what they are, how you can get them from whole food sources, and provide you with a tasty smoothie recipe which incorporates everything you need. Folic Acid It’s...
by Melanie Darnell | Apr 6, 2015 | Recipes, Smoothies
Antioxidants come up frequently in discussions about wellness, healthy eating and preventing diseases. These powerful nutrients, which mostly come from the fresh fruits and vegetables we eat, prohibit (and in some cases prevent), the oxidation of other molecules in...
by Melanie Darnell | Mar 1, 2015 | Recipes, Smoothies
If you know how to build a basic smoothie you’ll never mess up. Follow these simple rules so you’ll always end up with a delicious smoothie. Once you feel comfortable building the basics you can start to become more adventurous with your smoothies by adding some fancy...
by Melanie Darnell | Mar 1, 2015 | Recipes, Smoothies
Green smoothies are perfect for moms and babies who are eating solid foods. They are packed with vitamins, easy to make and keep you both hydrated. Plus, they’re full of fiber and they taste delicious. I’ve collected a couple of my favorite vegan green smoothie...
by Melanie Darnell | Feb 24, 2015 | Recipes, Smoothies
Aloha! There’s no better way to start your day than a fresh, homemade smoothie. Sage and I make healthy smoothies packed with fruits and veggies everyday. When I’m feeling like we need to add a bit of island flavor, we choose tropical fruits to mix in with our typical...