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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
This week at Holy Family, my daughter Ashlyn’s school, we were the “Family of The Week”. They asked me if I wanted to bring in a snack to the school, and I of course told them I was a smoothie expert and could blend up some smoothies for the kids. So I packed up my 1.5 horsepower (really) Blendtec Blender, some Zola Açaí Puree and some frozen fruits and headed off in the rain to Ashlyn’s school. I showed the first 5 minutes of the Zola Story so they could see how Açaí was grown and harvested in Brazil and then (with Ashlyn’s help) blended up some Açaí. The kids (and teachers) loved it!
This is the recipe that gave the kids the purple mustaches and big smiles!
Açaí Cherryberry Smoothie
- 3oz Zola Açaí Puree (available at www.amazon.com)
- 3oz Vanilla Soymilk (unsweetened)
- ½ Fresh Banana
- 3oz Frozen Strawberries
- 3oz Frozen Cherries
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Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
When you’re a parent, you almost always get sick if your kids are sick. Since a cold is starting to go around my house, I tried this blend of berries and Zola Acai to boost my antioxidant intake and immune system. This recipe is what my kids always call “The Berry Good Açaí Smoothie” because it incorporates berries (blueberries or blackberries work well) and Zola Acai to give you energy and give your immune system a fighting chance.
Berry Good Smoothie 
- 1 banana
- 1/3 cup blackberries or blueberries
- ½ cup Zola Acai
- ½ cup Apple juice
- ¼ cup of ice
Place all ingredients in a blender and enjoy!
What’s in your blender today? Email me:drinkzola@gmail.com and follow me on Twitter @drinkzola.
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Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Thanksgiving week is finally upon us and believe me I know it. While I can already taste the turkey, the cranberries, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie, I am dreading the trips to the grocery store, the preparation and then of course stuffing myself beyond comprehension. Don’t get me wrong, my mouth is watering at the simple thought of Thanksgiving goodies but my mind is telling me to take it a bit easier this year. Ok, so maybe I really shouldn’t go back for thirds?
I’ve decided to tackle Thanksgiving in a new way this year. Since I am generally in the kitchen all day cooking and prepping, I also find myself SNACKING constantly. I think my snacks and “taste tests” alone probably rack up another whole Thanksgiving dinner. I’ve decided that things will be different this year. I am armed with my blender, a little Zola and a small ounce of will power.
Zola Power Smoothie: 
- 1 cup Zola Acai Original
- 2 tbsps chia seeds (hemp seeds will also work)
- 1 banana
- 1 handful of blueberries (blackberries will also work)
- Ice
Place all ingredients in a blender, blend and ENJOY!
The power of this smoothie is that you’ll get natural energy and antioxidants from the Zola Acai (nothing will spread more germs than a house full of kids!), protein and healthy omegas from the seeds, and fiber (to keep you full longer) from the banana and blueberries.
Hopefully this plan will help me get the turkey carved and on the table before most of it goes in my mouth. Three cheers to not overeating before dinner even begins!
What’s in your blender today? Email me: drinkzola@gmail.com and follow me on Twitter: @drinkzola.
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Thursday, September 17th, 2009
I was reading Health, Happiness and Hope (a great blog if you haven’t already read it) and found this wonderfully healthy and delicious green smoothie recipe that Heather,the wonderful blogger has agreed to let us share with our readers.
Its simple, green and oh so good – check it out! 
- 1 cup vanilla light soymilk
- 2 cups organic spinach
- 1 large organic banana
- 1 tbsp MaraNatha raw almond butter
- 5 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend away!
If green’s not quite your thing, Heather has many other delicious sounding smoothie recipes to share on her blog – I’m ready to try Heather’s Green-Less smoothie next.
What’s in your blender today? Email me: drinkzola@gmail.com; Twitter: @drinkzola.
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Monday, September 14th, 2009
A recent Forbes article revealed the world’s top 5 happiest cities and it was not surprising to see Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the top of that list. There is just something in the air (or maybe in the Acai) that makes Brazil such a special place. Hats off to Brazil (and acai) from everyone at Zola!
Happiness really is contagious -just check out my daughter after enjoying a Zola Acai smoothie. 
Isn’t she adorable?
Have a great acai milk mustache that you’d like to share? Email me: drinkzola@gmail.com; Twitter: @drinkzola.
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
I am very proud to announce that the smoothie guy, aka yours truly was featured on page 28 in the August issue of Men’s Fitness in a story about how to make the perfect smoothie. Its a great article that teaches you about proportions, what to buy, tricks of the trade and how to master your blender. It even includes my famous PB&J smoothie recipe.
Check it out and let me know what you think!
What’s in your blender today? Email me: drinkzola@gmail.com; Twitter: @drinkzola.
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Thursday, August 20th, 2009
When I watch TV, I feel like there’s always a new “ultimate” breakfast sandwich, breakfast burrito or hash brown and egg smorgasbord being advertised at some fast food joint. To join in the trend, I developed a healthier alternative — the Ultimate Breakfast Smoothie — it’s a combination of all my favorite breakfast foods in a blender. 
The Ultimate Breakfast Smoothie
8-10oz Vanilla Soymilk
1 Cup Frozen Banana Chunks
½ Cup Favorite Granola
*Tasty Treat – add 2-3oz peanut butter
What’s in your blender today? Email me: drinkzola@gmail.com; follow me on Twitter: @drinkzola
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Thursday, August 13th, 2009
When I get stomach aches or nausea, whether it’s the flu, car sickness, sea sickness or even hangover sickness, one of the first things I turn to is ginger. Because ginger contains gingerols, volatile oils that make up about 3% of the weight of the ginger plant, it has been proven to increase movement in the gut – hence, why it helps when you’re not feeling so hot!
And you know me, I just had to blend.
Ginger Aid Smoothie
• ½ cup lemon or lime Juice (add more for extra tang!) 
• 1 cup unsweetened soy or hemp milk
• 1 avocado
• ½ tsp fresh ginger root
• 1 sweet orange pepper, diced
• 1 Sweet Red Pepper, diced
• ¼ cup applesauce
What’s in your blender today? Email me: drinkzola@gmail.com; Twitter @drinkzola
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Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Calories. We’re either cutting them, counting them, burning them or obsessing over them. For most, they are worse than a four letter word. And when it comes to smoothies, many of them can cost you over a thousand of those precious calories.
Here are a few smoothie recipes that will cost you far less in calories but still have a big time taste. 
Açaí Antioxidant Smoothie
This smoothie should replace the old saying about an apple a day – drink one of these a day and you’re guaranteed to keep the doctor away!
- 8-10oz Zola Açaí Juice
- 1 Cup Frozen Blueberries or Strawberries
- ½ Cup Frozen Banana Chunks
Pear-Ginger Delight:
This smoothie is delicious! I also love that it uses carrot juice, which gives this drink its orange color and lots of vitamin A.
- Combine 1 ripe pear-peeled, cored and chopped, ¼ fresh carrot juice, ¼ cup skim milk, ½ teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger and ½ cup crushed ice
- Blend until smooth.
- You can also add in some wheat germ or flaxseed for a little added fiber or omega-3 fatty acid.
Orange Cherry Smoothie:
I love the combination of oranges and cherries – this smoothie is great when you’re in the mood for something with a little tang to it.
- 8-10oz Orange Juice
- 1 Cup Frozen Cherries
- ½ Cup Frozen Banana Chunks
- Blend until smooth
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
As a parent, you have to get accustomed to hearing “ewww gross” in the kitchen from time to time. And while my smoothies are generally a big hit with my kids, an “ewww gross!” or two will occasionally happen when I make a smoothie that’s a bit too healthy tasting.
If you have a picky eater on your hands but want to encourage them to get more fruit or veggies in their diet, smoothies can be a great way. I often use them as nutrition in disguise – blend some fruits, veggies, seeds, nuts, with a little yogurt, honey or juice to sweeten the deal – and kids will never know that what they are drinking is actually good for them.
Here are a couple of smoothie recipes that have the official Picky Eater Stamp of Approval:
Vitamin C Slush
1 cup orange juice
2 pineapple rings
1 very ripe banana
2 tbsp. cream of coconut
1 tsp. milled flax seed
1 carrot or sweet potato cube
Antioxidant Rainbow
1 cup Zola Açaí Original Juice
1/4 cup raspberries
2 tbsp. cooked beet pieces
1/4 avocado
3/4 cup orange juice
1tbsp. honey
Directions
- Blend together all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Divide among glasses; serve cold.
- Enjoy!
Have some good picky eater smoothie recipes? Email me at drinkzola@gmail.com or send me a Tweet @drinkzola.
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