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Blend it Healthy: Smoothies to rev up your day- and your health

By Monique Hurtado, Macaroni Kid Arcadia Assistant December 2, 2016
At around 2pm every day, without fail, my kids are hit with the immediate need for something sweet and refreshing. Thus, their daily tirade begins.  “I want a special treat.” “I want a slushie.” Naturally my inclination is to offer them something healthy and nutritious, such as a bowl of grapes or a medley of apples and bananas. But, of course, my healthy and nutritious offerings are immediately denied with prejudice. My desire is to offer them something so deliciously healthy they have no idea that what they are consuming is not only yummy, but good for them too. This is where Blend it Healthy comes in.

Blend it Healthy blends my desire to provide my kids’ with something deliciously healthy with their desire to consume something scrumptious and tasty. They use only fresh fruits and vegetables in order to retain all the healthy vitamins which our bodies crave. Blending the fruits  and vegetables in the natural state allows the body to easily absorb and process their vital nutrients. Each smoothie is not only delicious but also jammed pack with essential vitamins and nutrients, free from artificial dyes and sweeteners making me happy mommy and fulfilling my kids need for something sweet. It’s a win-win for all of us.

Blend it Healthy recently rolled out a new variety of smoothies aimed at providing natural remedies for some common ailments. The other day we stopped by for a snack and my little guy was fighting a cold he could not shake. I got him the Cold Crusher which contains kiwi, orange, pineapple and ginger. He loved it! Within minutes his cup was empty. But the best part was the next day, when he woke up all smiles and without a runny nose. 

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Introducing the Cold Crusher: Kiwi, Orange, Pineapple, and Ginger. A smoothie packed with vitamin C to boost our immune system in defense of the recent weather changes in Los Angeles.

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Introducing the Refreshing Kiwi: Kiwi, Apple, Cucumber and Pineapple. A hydrating smoothie made to combat the upcoming flu season.

To see a full menu of their Remedy drinks, click here

As an avid coffee drinker, I am often searching for a mid-afternoon pick me up. I generally reach for the usually blended coffee drink loaded with sugar and other not-so-good things. I decided to go out on a limb and by trying the Banavo Coffee smoothie. Now if you knew me, you be shocked that I even considered this drink because I detest avocados and this drink contains a whole avocado. It also contains coffee, banana, and a touch of honey.  I was hooked by the first sip. The Banavo Coffee was so creamy and delicious. I gulped down the whole drink within minutes. It was a refreshing drink that gave me the that pick me up I desired without the sugar crash.

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Banavo Coffee


Blend it Healthy is our new go to place! It has everything to fulfill my kids desire for a yummy treat and my need for a quick afternoon pick me up!

MacKid Special!
Come into Blend It Healthy for a smoothie between your shopping on Black Friday. Get a lunch cooler with your purchase during Friday (11/25), Saturday (11/26), and Sunday (11/27) while supplies last.