KC Juice

I think I could maybe live off smoothies. KC Juice is one place I love to go for really good ones, made with real fruit. They have quite a large menu, but I seem to always go for the Triathlon, a great mix of mango, raspberry, and peach, among others. They also offer chocolaty flavors, coffee flavors, and vegetable juices. Add a shot of wheatgrass to your juice or smoothie. If you buy a 24 oz smoothie, they give a 10% discount to students, Westport merchants, people who work in the health field, and those with memberships to the gym or health clubs. They are located at 4141 Pennsylvania Ave. in the Westport district of Kansas City, go grab a smoothie for a great summer lunch! Also, become a fan on facebook! 

Bananas: A miracle food

I don't know how many people know this but, bananas are the saints of the fruit family. Bananas are full of tons of important vitamins like A, B complex, Riboflavin, Niacin, and of course Potassium. Its also full of protein and good carbs. Surprisingly, Bananas will help cure many ailments from Anemia to Hangovers to Morning Sickness to Ulcers. Have heartburn? eat a banana! Have PMS? eat a banana! you can even rub the inside of the banana skin on a mosquito bite and it will reduce the swelling and irritation. This wonder-fruit is inexpensive, delicious, and good in any kind of smoothy. If you want to learn more about bananas and their benefits or recipes that include them, visit bananas.com ! Here's to bananas!

Refreshing Summer Cocktail

I found this recipe for an Air Mail Cocktail and I think it sounds unbelievably refreshing and delicious. I wish I was sitting by the pool sipping one right now.

chilled wine glass

2 ounces Mount Gay Special Reserve White Rum

1 ounce fresh lime juice

3/4 ounces honey syrup*

2 to 3 ounces well chilled sparkling wine, such as Prosecco

Add the rum, lime juice and honey syrup to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Pour into wine glass and top with sparkling wine.

via: Forbes.com