My Favorite Green Smoothie + A GIVEAWAY!

Green Smoothie Recipe from HandletheHeat.com

Being a food blogger and writing a cookbook about ice cream sandwiches inherently means sampling quite a few foods that aren’t exactly healthy. That’s why I try to focus on balance. I like to indulge in things that I think are worth it (a homemade ice cream sandwich, a piece of perfectly fried chicken, etc.) rather than impulse items (a stale and bland cookie from the break room at work, a can of soda, etc). Additionally, I try to get in as many fruits and vegetables as possible. Drinking one of these smoothies everyday really helps you to get in as many whole foods as possible – just look at the ingredient list! Not to mention green smoothies like this energize you and are perfect body fuel for after a workout.

Speaking of workouts… I have a fun and super cute giveaway for you guys today! Albion Fit was nice enough to offer one lucky reader a $100 gift card to spend at their store! They sell both women’s fitness and swimwear apparel. In case you don’t win – here’s an exclusive promotional code to save $15 on any purchase of $50 or more; the code to use at checkout is handletheheat15 (expires 5/25/2013). They sent me two items that I have been loving:

Albion Fit Capri Pants

Photo courtesy of Albion Fit

Optimum Capri Pants in Graphite

Aren’t these super cute? I love how the waist band folds over for a contrast in color. Plus they are ultra comfortable and easy to move in.

Albion Fit Crew Top

Photo courtesy of Albion Fit

Go Long Crew top in Black

I wish I could show you how incredibly soft this top is in person. This will look good with anything. Be sure to enter the giveaway below for your chance to win some of this adorable workout clothing!
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