There's no better feeling than getting in several servings of leafy greens before 9 a.m.—even if your day devolves into a beer and pizza-filled happy hour debacle. At least you’ve filled yourself with more fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients than many people have in a whole day. And as mentioned above, when you start off your day with a delicious, wholesome smoothie, you’re less likely to go buck-wild! Smoothies are also fantastic delivery systems for post-workout r

I am the doting aunt to six nephews and two nieces, plus countless other "honorary" nieces and nephews, through friends. So I know a thing or two about kids, and how difficult it can be to get them to eat the food that you make them. It's enough to pull your hair out getting them to eat anything with the slightest hue to it, aka anything not from the bread and pasta family. So without trying to overhaul your child's palate, keeping in mind that you choose your battles wisely,