Literally sunshine in a glass, this tangerine green smoothie is full of sweet citrusy goodness that is breakfast worthy. Upon closer inspection, you’ll see that this green drink is packed with lots of fiber, protein, and omega fatty acids. The chia seeds, flax, oat flour, and protein powder will also give a thick, creamy texture…
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It’s so amazing that a kitchen staple like apple cider vinegar can be so multi-purpose and awesome for your skin. We don’t have to look hard and far at all for a magical beauty fix. We’ve done DIY facials with ACV, clarified our hair with it, and used it in salad dressings liberally, but our…
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Craving a little caffeine? Try this recipe to help you do double duty — get your dose of collagen peptides for the day and wake you up in the morning. Directions: Steep one black tea bag in two cups of hot water for five minutes. Take out the tea bag and add a scoop of…
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A tall glass of pina colada tastes like a decadent beach vacation but what if you could turn this classic cocktail into a beautifying breakfast smoothie? The nutritional punch comes from the gorgeous pink-hued pitaya, or dragonfruit, that hails from Central America and Southeast Asia. Pitaya has a lovely subtly tart flavor reminiscent of pear…
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Energize with this nutrient-rich, Glowing Green Smoothie from celebrity nutritionist, Kimberly Snyder, who is known for espousing edible beauty secrets. We decided to put our spin on her famous beauty green drink by adding a scoop of our orange-flavored collagen peptide powder. What do we love about this smoothie? It’s basically a giant salad in…
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This is a very girly iced tea drink that’s so delicious and a real thirst quencher. If you love herbal tea, this is one for you. The work really lies in making the cold brew and patience always pays for a full-flavored iced tea, as compared to the quicker method of adding ice to a…
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We are huge fans of green tea at Sparkle HQ! This humble beverage is packed full of antioxidants and polyphenols, plus it also keeps your metabolism up and burns calories. Now that it’s summer, it’s way too hot to drink this in a mug with warm water. Kick it up a notch — add lemon…
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If you are ever in need of a calming tea, this fragrant brew will absolutely do the job. Wrapping your hands around a warm mug of tea is one of the best ways to de-stress and unwind. In aromatherapy, lavender is well-known to ease anxiety and calm the mind so it’ll come to no surprise…
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If you need a summery pick-me-up in the morning, this is your answer. Sometimes the thought of kale or spinach may be a bit much for a sleepy start to the day, so why not use mint? It’s refreshing, tasty, and great as a skin-cleansing ingredient in a smoothie. Mint is an excellent source of…
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The great thing about strawberries is that they are so flavorful without being very sweet and naturally sweetens up a beverage. This refreshing fizzy iced tea is the perfect thirst-quencher and it’s so easy to make. If you are a soda addict and trying to wean off the stuff, this could be a healthy but…
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Spring-cleaning our home might be just one of many things on our mind at this time of year, yet it’s a great reminder to spring-clean our body too by eating lighter and better. We have a healthy green smoothie that is full of naturally detoxifying fruit and veggies to flush out all that winter over-indulgence…
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Your skin needs lots of water to help maintain its elasticity and brightness so make sure you drink at least 7-8 glasses of water. To keep it interesting, we highly recommend infusing plain water with fruit, herbs, and some collagen peptide powder to create your very own beauty water to sip on all day. Think…
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