Cool down with an unexpectedly yummy veggie smoothie

Don’t wanna eat your veggies? Drink ’em! “You need five fruit and veggie servings a day, and drinking them is a great option,” says health guru Kris Carr. This vitamin-rich veggie smoothie is sweet and tasty, but still packs a...

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9 scrumptious summer bites

We’re kicking off the start of summer with 100-plus ways to make this season totally rock. Cool off those crazy-high temps with nine tasty noshes. They’ll hit the spot, guaranteed! There’s more where that came from! Check out 14 fresh outdoor escapades for...

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3 delish iced-tea recipes

June may be Iced Tea Month, but we’re celebrating our favorite sips all summer long! We’ve got three scrumptious iced-tea recipes. Check ‘em out below, and feel free to experiment and add your favorite twists in the comments below. So, how does this work? Making...

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Cool off with watermelon ice

Looking for the perfect treat to refresh your party guests this weekend? A watermelon ice is a simple, fruity dessert that’ll please every palate. Toss in a hint of lemonade, and you’ve got yourself a fab party favorite. Ingredients: 1 3-lb. piece of watermelon...

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Yummy drinks for when you're sick of water

Can’t possibly chug another glass of water? We’ve got a few springtime sips to shake up your post-game hydration. Strawberry Lemonade What’s better when the weather’s warm than a tall, cool glass of lemonade? How-to: Start off with the fixings for...

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Sweet spring treats in seconds

All of our favorite fruits are back in season now that spring is finally here, and we are digging in with gusto. These five recipes will help you transform your fave bites into sweet snacks and desserts…in seconds! No tricks here, sweeties, just...

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Make festive (and healthy) green juice

Drink your greens this St. Patty’s Day—without any added food coloring. Yep, we chatted up wellness guru and author of Crazy Sexy Diet Kris Carr and snagged a recipe for her famous (and yummy!) green juice. You’ll get a major dose of energy...

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Homemade hot chocolate mix

In our December/January 2010 issue, GL's editors spilled their favorite holiday crafts, recipes and DIY gifts. This year, we're bringing them back, just in time for the holidays! Here's Katie's instructions for a homemade hot chocolate mix gift. Yum! ...

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Warm up with a mug of Butterbeer

GL scoured the world wide Web for the best brew around and Chica and Jo of chicaandjo.com have won the Butterbeer battle. They two witches-at-heart shared their recipe with us and here it is, straight from Rosmerta’s wizarding pub to your mug. For...

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Mexican hot chocolate

Did you know hot chocolate originated in Mexico? To the Mayans and Aztecs, it became a ceremonial drink. They served it at room temp with just a hint of spicy chili peppers! Sip on this pipin’ hot twist on old-school hot...

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