Super Smoothie!!!

The last few days I have been slurping up Super Smoothies and they are super revitalizing and delicious ( did I mention, good for you too?!)

Yesterday I combined:
1 cup baby spinach
1 cup kale
1 cup strawberries
1 whole mango
1 whole banana
2 cups pure orange juice

and blended it up! Instant goodness!

Today I have a little more simplicity and a lot more kale:

4 cups kale
2 cups strawberries
1 large banana
2 cups pure orange juice

Did you know that 1 cup of kale has only 33 calories, but has 1g fiber, 2g protein and 206% vitamin A, 134% vitamin c, 9% of calcium and 6% iron!

1 large banana contains 120 calories, 31 carbohydrates, 4g Fiber and 1g Protein as well as 2% of your Vitamin A, 20% of Vitamin C, 1% calcium and 2% iron

1 cup strawberries contains 1g protein, 2% calcium, 149% vitamin c and 3% Iron

Pure orange juice contains 2g protein, 10% vitamin A, 3% calcium, 207% vitamin c and 3% iron

Mangos contain 3g fiber, 1g protein, 25% vitamin A, 76% vitamin c, 2% calcium, 1% iron

Spinach contains 1g protein, 1g fiber, 56% vitamin A, 14% vitamin c, 5% iron and 3% calcium!

G-Zen

This past Wednesday, my friends and I checked out this Fabulous Vegan restaurant called G-Zen in Branford CT. It's a cute little place that is completely vegan, organic and eco-friendly.

I ordered the Portabella Tofu Napoleon and let me tell you: The Tofu was marinated and cooked to the perfect firmness and taste. The portobello was thick and juicy and the asparigus was crisp and fresh. My favorite part of the meal, however, was the red-mashed potatoes with the Merlot sauce. MMmmm Mmmmm MMmmmm!

I also had a refreshing glass of fresh Zen-gria, which included a mix of red wine with fresh blueberry and pomigranet juices topped with a fresh slice of lime, lemon, and orange on top with skewered grapes!

For dessert, even though I was full to the brim, I had to take home a piece of Chocolate, Hazelnut cake to share with my boy. The mouse-like frosting was sweet and decidant- the cake, extremely moist and rich. And on top of it all, it came with a side of fresh raspberry coolie, which held just the right combination of sweetness and tartness to pair with the rich, chocolately goodness!

All in all, I'd give the experience and the food 5 stars! We had the sweetest waitress, the atmosphere was simple and soothing, and the menu had many creative and palate pleasing choices. ( I also snuck one of my friend's sweet potatoe fries and it was crisp, crunchy, and sweet-potatoey :) My favorite!)

The only thing to be weary of is their prices, but remember friends- Fresh, Organic, and House-made food takes extra cost and extra work, so go in with that in mind. I would certainly go back to this place and Highly recommend you give it a try- whether you're veg or not!!!