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Annie’s Anti-inflammatory Smoothie
There are some extremely potent anti-inflammatory foods that can be used to help ease pain naturally. Some of my favorite ingredients are combined in this smoothie to kick inflammation to the curb and supercharge your...
How to Replenish Electrolytes Naturally
Electrolytes. We’ve all heard about them and we all know we need to replenish electrolytes after working out. But what are they really? And are we restoring them in the most optimal and healthful way for our...
Food Babe’s Tips for Cutting Out Processed Sugar
It is no secret that I am a fan of sweets. When asked what my favorite food is I answer kale ….or cake. :) One thing you will never catch in my sweets though is refined sugar. That stuff is toxic! Eating...
5 Easy Exercises to Tone Your Arms
Are you pressed for time? Do you want to work out in the comfort of your own home but don’t have access to weights or resistance bands? Or, are you afraid that using heavy weights will bulk up your arms and not give...
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Oils
The Good Oils: Flax Oil: A great source of the essential alpha linoleic fatty acid and omega-3’s in which most people are deficient. (1) Flax also contains lignans, which help the body metabolize estrogens. It...
Half-Marathon Training with Olympian Nick Symmonds
My name is Nick Symmonds and I am a two-time Olympian. Though I am known professionally as a half miler, I frequently run half marathons during my base training phase. The following is a 6-week training cycle designed...
Crazy for Coconuts: Coconut & Heart Health
Everyone seems to be crazy for coconuts these days -- and for good reason too. This delicious, nut-bearing fruit is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The coconut consists of four basic...
Annie’s Simple Weekly Workout Routine
Exercise is SO important for your mind, mood and body. It can lift your mood, help you sleep better, decrease stress, improve focus and so much more. Sometimes it can be hard to know where to start, let alone create a...
Sugar-free Suja Lemon Love Salad Dressing
I absolutely love this dressing because it's oil/sugar/gluten/nut/dairy free! I can pour it on my salads and make eating greens a breeze without worrying about feeling weighed down or losing the crisp freshness of the...
Nutrition Labels are Getting a Makeover
When did you last use the Nutrition Facts panel of food packages before you purchased an item? If it’s been a while, you’re not alone. According to the NPD Group, fewer than half of all shoppers use the nutrition...
The Skinny on Healthy Fats
(Originally posted on Annie's personal blog, Blawnde) I LOVE FATS! Love them! They’re my #1 Stunner. Many years ago I ditched grains and and replaced them with nourishing, lubricating, fat burning, health...
Turn Up the Heat with Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper not only turns up the heat in some of Suja’s most popular juices, it’s also known to have several surprising health benefits too. Cayenne pepper comes from a shrub that originated in Central and...
Emerald Isle Smoothie
I love this smoothie because it’s such an easy way to get all things green in one delicious meal! This is a great way to start your day and reenergize your body. Ingredients: 1 bottle Green Supreme 1tsp...
Visit Suja Juice at Expo West 2014!
We're excited to be returning to Expo West this year, the biggest organic food trade show of the year taking place in Anaheim, CA. We'll be debuting our new Suja Essentials flavors as well as sampling our tried and...
Max Goldberg Answers the Sugar Question
I can’t remember exactly when it started, probably a few years ago, but now I don’t give it a second thought. It’s completely automatic. Whenever I see something sweet, the first question that I always ask is...
Annie’s 5 Tips for Meditation
Many people find meditation intimidating because they don’t know much about it or don’t know where to start. A meditation practice is an extremely valuable tool in quieting the mind of internal chatter, reducing...
Annie’s 6 Tips to Beat Stress
1) Unplug. Every day we receive so much external stimuli through text, email, phone calls, apps, and news. This much information coming in can cause a chaotic feeling in our bodies and minds. It is a good idea to...