Trufit Pilates

Category: Sips

  • Everything you NEED to know about Greens Powders

    It is no secret I loveeeeee my kale smoothies. If you are new to TPB, my FAV is my Berry Blemish Blaster. Three weeks ago I decided I wanted to sneak more veggies into my diet. I know I couldn’t possibly eat anymore than I already am so I started looking into greens powders. This was a project…let me tell you. I am someone who craves veggies and actually enjoys them, greens powder however taste like wet grass. Most are too disgusting to even chug-a-lug and leave the worst possible aftertaste. Thanks but no thanks.

    I recently ordered a powder from Australia (Morlife) and I am so obsessed. The greens powder has an alkalizing effect on the body which is so so so important for maintaining a health pH. If you aren’t aware, your bodies optimum pH is slightly alkaline…7 is neutral and our body needs to be around 7.35-7.45. Nurses will tell you that anything outside of that range, even slightly, can be fatal. Foods that are acidic include meats, dairy and sugar while foods that are more alkaline are fruits and veggies. I cant stress enough the importance of eating alkaline foods people.

    One super easy way to balance out your diet is a greens powder. The brand I use has five servings of fruits and veggies in every tablespoon…FIVE. I love starting my day with a tablespoon in 8oz of water. I know that my body is going to disperse all the nutrients really fast on an empty stomach especially since there is a build up of stomach acid at night when we sleep. If I had a more indulgent day or if I am feeling sluggish I will double up on my powder because it is such an EASY way to fill up your body with nutrients. For example, I was VERYYYYY sick on Saturday…that story deserves its own vlog…anyway yesterday I did two scoops of greens on an empty stomach first thing in the morning and had a third scoop mid afternoon.

    Okay so know that you know all the benefits let’s talk about what you are wondering… how awful does it taste. On a Yum Scale I would give it a 5. It isn’t the most delicious thing in the world but it also isn’t gross and there is ZERO aftertaste. I wouldn’t drink it to quench my thirst. But I don’t dread it or struggle to drink it. Honestly it is the only one I tried that I think is even worth drinking. I have tried half a dozen from Wegmans and Whole Foods and they were a total waste of money…one sip and I was throwing them out. If you know any American brands that don’t taste like booty let me know kay?

    Have a bomb Monday folks…ewww Im far too young to use that word. Whatever.

    xoxo,

    K

  • Pat’s Protein Smoothie

    Good Morning Babes! I hope your Monday was as productive as mine. Im currently sitting in my disaster of a bedroom trying to pack for this weeks lax tournament. (PS if any of you are from Long Island leave me fun places to check out in the comment section while we are there)

    Today’s post is my Dad’s smoothie recipe. A lot of people don’t like kale in their smoothies, my dad being one, and spinach is a GREAT alternative. Spinach is high in Vitamins A and C and it contains folate, iron and magnesium. If you tried my Berry Blemish Blaster and didn’t like the kale, use your favorite leafy green instead. You can’t go wrong. Let’s get into today’s recipe…

    Ingredients:

    Two handfuls of organic spinach

    • Push down into the blender glass; fills up ½ way

    1 cup frozen organic blue berries

    1 cup frozen mango chunks

    3 packets of Truvia sweetener

    Grapeseed oil – three count pour

    1 scoop vanilla protein powder

    Almond Breeze (unsweetened vanilla)

    – up to “fill line” on blender glass

    Directions:

    Put lid on Bullet blender glass.  Blend for about two minutes, making sure all the spinach has been incorporated into the smoothie (sometimes it sticks, if so, take blender cup off the Bullet and shake it to release the spinach; put back on to finish blending).

    Easy and delicious. Im off to pack and get ready for work. If you have a favorite smoothie recipe send it to me! I will try it and you might just see it on the blog!

    xoxo,

    K

  • Grapefruit//Cucumber Water

    Good Morning Ladies!!

    I have spent countless and I mean countless hours in the sun over the last few days. Between lacrosse tournaments and babysitting at pools and parks I feel like SpongeBob when he was in Sandy’s Treedome without his water helmet.

    I came home and felt like I needed an IV to fix my dehydration situation even though I have been drinking nonstop.

    Years ago I was all about the lemon//cucumber//mint detox water. Actually Im still about that refreshing combo but sometimes you have to work with what you have and today that was grapefruit and cucumber.

    I juiced an entire grapefruit (it ended up being half a cup) sliced up a few pieces of cucumber and added water and ice. It took maybe a total of 3 minutes and it was amazing.

    If you are over 21 and not driving add slash (or two) of Tito’s Vodka. Its the perfect summer cocktail

    Im not picky about what I fruit I flavor my water with… most of the time I experiment with whatever we have. Tell me about your go to infused water. Please and Thank you!!

    xoxo,

    K

  • Berry Blemish Blaster

    hey girl hayyyyyy.

    I need to share with you my all time FAVORITE smoothie. I started drinking it about three-ish years ago and it is a staple in my life.

    It brings me great pleasure to introduce you to the Berry Blemish Blaster.

    This is my go-to drink. It is fresh, sweet and oh so good. (You know it is delicious when the three year old I babysit BEGS for it)

    Lets get right into it, shall we?

    Here is what you need:

    1/2 cup blueberries

    1/2 cup raspberries

    1/2 cup blackberries

    A LARGE handful of kale

    1 packet of Truvia

    Water to taste

    Throw all your ingredients in your NutriBullet or blender and turn it on baby!!!

    Most days I use organic frozen berries, sometimes I use fresh ones. I hate strawberries in smoothies but add them for a daiquiri vibe. The best part about the BBB is you don’t taste the kale…at all. Tastes like berries but has a super food in it, sign me up.

    So why do you need to add the BBB to your daily routine? Antioxidants.

    Antioxidants can prevent and delay cell damage by fighting free radicals (the nasty bullies who beat up our cells). Free radicals enter the body when we eat foods with preservatives and it is in the air we breathe. So if you are living and breathing, you need antioxidants. I could write a novel on antioxidants… it deserves its own post.

    Do me a favor…try my BBB and leave me a comment//tag me on insta//tweet me your thoughts.

    Im dying to know what you think!

    xoxo,

    K