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Some Days & Most Days

January 2025 PUBLISHER

Deborah Mekenese Deborah.Mekenese@CityLifestyle.com E D I TO R

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Following the hustle and bustle of the holidays, January can sometimes feel a bit flat. While we've just been launched into a brand-new year, the chill of winter and the allure of coziness can often lead us to kick off with less-than-stellar habits. While the new year is full of excitement, goals and horizons, it can also be filled with reminders of past attempts at good intentions gone awry... and wondering if perhaps this is finally the year we'll do what we set out to do. We approached this issue of Indian Hill City Lifestyle with the mindset of valuing sustainable, lifelong habits and tweaks that will pay dividends over the long haul. Whether they be physical, emotional or mental health focused, your overall well-being is the ultimate end goal. I've committed to a lot of varying physical endeavors over the years–from training for a half ironman to snowboarding every possible weekend or just relearning to move properly after a life-altering injury in my late 20s. What I’ve learned over the years is that in every season there is value, but also a lesson. Sometimes that lesson is perseverance, other times it’s dedication, and in others, patience. When it comes to anything in life–business, finance, food, home and personal health–it’s not what you do some days that moves the needle–it’s what you do most days. For instance, having a beautiful steak dinner with a few cocktails and crème brulée every night for dinner isn’t best for your health, but doing so once in a while is a delight. Enjoying a holiday getaway or taking a mental health day is not something we seek daily, but rather delight in selectively; and that focused selection is often what makes savoring it oh so sweet. It’s not the sometimes choices we make, it’s the most of the time choices. So plan the vacation AND work to establish more regular rest in your work week. Join a fitness community or gym, like the brand new Alloy Personal Training studio in Montgomery AND enjoy that dessert you’ve been craving. It’s not what you do some days– it’s what you do most days that will lead to a more peaceful, filling and fabulous year. Here’s to you–we’re rooting for you! DEBORAH MEKENESE , PUBLISHER @INDIANHILL.CITYLIFESTYLE

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5 Micro Habits to Improve Your Financial Health Refocus your financial goals this New Year through small, intentional steps with insights from the Foster & Motley team. PAY YOURSELF FIRST Automate saving by directing a portion of your income straight to your savings. SNOWBALL DOWN DEBT Set automatic payments above the minimum to trigger a debt snowball effect.

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RESIST IMPULSE SPENDING Want to purchase something? Delay it. Decide after time passes if you still want it. TAKE INVENTORY Review your income and expenses quarterly to stay on top of your finances. DELEGATE Work with financial professionals to ease stress and plan for your goals. Adopting these micro habits will help guide you toward financial health. The team at Foster & Motley emphasizes doing what works best for you — a core Foster & Motley tenet.

When you work with Foster & Motley, there’s always an &. From day one, you’ll benefit from our dual-advisor approach to wealth management — working with a credentialed financial planner & investment manager to help you plan for your tomorrow. No matter what you want that to look like, all you need to do is bring the dream and we’ll create a financial plan to help you realize it. That’s the power of & in all we do. Let us help you get to where you want to be. Connect with one of our financial advisors today by calling (513) 561-6640 or visiting fosterandmotley.com/destination. No direct or indirect compensation was paid to be included in CNBC FA 100 ranking. Rankings are not intended as a testimonial, endorsement, or guarantee of future results. Criteria for the list include years in business, number of certified financial planners, number of employees, number of investment advisors registered with the firm, ratio of advisors to total employees, assets under management (AUM), total accounts under management, percentage of discretionary AUM, disclosures, number of states of registration, and country of domicile. Visit fosterandmotley.com/insights for more information.

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Stronger Together: Get Started & Get Fit Meet Your Fitness Goals with the Expert Guidance of Alloy Personal Training in Montgomery

Chase Your Dreams

Behind the Scenes with Ben-Gal Taylor DeVito

Ben-Gal Cheerleader Taylor DeVito encourages others to find health and happiness by chasing their dreams. The busy professional is also a realtor with Coldwell Banker and Daley Design + Build in Madeira.

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1: View “Spectator’s Advantage,” an ArtWorks mural honoring the Cincinnati Open, at 838 Reedy Street, Cincinnati. 2: @CincyNature conducted a groundbreaking for the new field station at Long Branch Farm and Trails. 3: Central Bark hosted a 1-year anniversary party to remember with a Doggy Costume Parade and Playdate at Sellman Park. 4: The 2024 Dress for Success Fashion Show was a memorable celebration of empowerment, style and community. 5: Lexi Martin, Fox 19 Reporter, Suzanne Nemeth, Kindervelt President and Debbie Porter, Kindervelt Event Chair gear up for the annual Kindervelt fundraiser. 6: Kindervelt fundraiser attendees enjoyed a night of fun, food and friends. 7: Committed Kindervelt volunteers wearing sashes and smiles.

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We provide an all-natural approach to treating animals improving mobility, decreasing pain, along with preventive wellness care. Common conditions we can help: • Working animals who perform routine tasks and need to keep a competitive edge. • Elderly animals who are struggling to complete everyday tasks. • Spinal disc, degenerative disc disease, IVDD, arthritis. • Animals who appear stiff and rigid when walking. • Compensation from hip dysplasia. • Limping or dragging of a limb.

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IHHS Soccer Team Wins State Championship Congratulations to the undefeated Indian Hill High School Soccer Team for winning the OHSAA Division III State Championship! The Braves defeated Twinsburg (23-0-2) for the title. Coach Bryan Daniel was named Coach of the Year for the fourth consecutive year. “That trophy represents more than just the 25 games we played this fall–it is the embodiment of decades of work, growth, unity and sacrifice by dozens of players, coaches and families,” Daniel says. IndianHillSchools.org Photography by Indian Hill School District

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What happens when you bring two strong elements together? An Alloy is created—and it’s stronger and better together. At Alloy Personal Training, this is the root concept behind the drive to help clients on their fitness journeys: stronger together. Owners Kevin and Elizabeth Fischio were the first to bring Alloy Personal Training to Greater Cincinnati when they opened their Montgomery gym last summer. As a husband-and-wife team, they each bring strengths to the business and they, too, are stronger together. Kevin is the numbers guy and Elizabeth brings years of fitness experience, having once owned her own yoga, Pilates and barre studio. Both are passionate about bringing this training experience to the community. They are invested in building relationships and know each of their clients by name. “’Stronger together’ is our motto,” says Kevin. “We really believe in this system and are excited to bring Alloy to our town. One-on-one personal training can be very expensive and even intimidating,” he explains. “Our small group approach allows for a lot of attention and accountability.” “With Alloy’s small groups, you’re not in it alone,” Elizabeth adds. “You are a part of a community.” CONTINUED >

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With small group personal training sessions of no more than six at a time, Alloy’s trainers are accessible and affordable, offering customized workouts and modifications to match fitness levels. Alloy’s proven program has been cultivated over 30 years, developed by physical therapists, personal trainers and exercise scientists. “All fitness levels are welcome!” says Kevin. “You don’t have to come in here knowing what to do—we’ve got people here to show you how to do it, correctly and without injuring yourself. Focused attention is a big key to the success of our clients.” Elizabeth knows the struggles that can come with getting started from her own fitness journey. “Every day is a new day," she shares. "Even if you make just one small, positive change, it will build up to make a big difference.” No matter where you are in your fitness journey, Alloy’s door is open to help you meet your fitness goals. “I get it!” says Elizabeth. “Just walking through the door is a big step. People come in with a variety of goals,” she explains. “Some might come in to get fit for a wedding or special event, while others just want to be able to hike with their grandson or climb the stairs without getting winded.” Join forces with Alloy Personal Training to get “Stronger Together.” New clients begin with an appointment for a Starting Point Session, led by the Head Trainer to discuss special needs, set goals, sample equipment and get a personalized plan. Choose from a two- or three-times per week membership with customized workouts in small groups with experienced Personal Trainers. Monthly accountability sessions keep clients on track for successful results. “You can do this! Don’t feel intimidated to come in and get started,” Elizabeth says.

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Taylor DeVito keeps it real. She enjoys sharing the behind-the-scenes views from the varying roles in her life. As a social media influencer, she gives followers a behind-the-scenes look into her travels. As a Realtor for Coldwell Banker and with Daley Design + Build in Madeira, she shares behind-the-scenes views of home builds and client celebrations. Here, the busy professional welcomes us behind-the-scenes to learn about one of her favorite roles—as an NFL cheerleader with the Ben-Gals. DeVito is in her third year on the Ben-Gals team, one of 30 members committed to cheering on the Bengals and entertaining their fans each football season. From auditions to rehearsals, being one of the BenGals is a year-round effort that is managed above and beyond her other roles in life. “A lot of fans don’t know the time and preparation the cheerleaders put into game days,” says DeVito, “but we get there 5-6 hours before kick off to get ready. Our appearance is important, but we also have to run through 15 routines and we're constantly learning new choreography. It’s something I actively choose to do and work at—it’s my sport.” Twenty-four-year-old DeVito takes the role seriously. She accepts the pressure of being a public figure with grace, wisely using her great-grandmother as a filter. “When I'm posting on social media, I have to be very careful of what I'm choosing to post,” she shares, “and making sure it's a good reflection of not only my own personal character but also representing the Bengals and my Ben-Gals sisters. I don’t ever post on social media without thinking, ‘What would my Great Grandma think of this?’” CONTINUED >

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"I love to dance. I love to represent the city I love doing what I love to do. It is an incredible honor and a proud accomplishment."

DeVito fell in love with competitive dancing and tumbling at the young age of three, progressing through the ranks at her local dance studio, Midwest Elite Dance Center on the east side of Cincinnati. Her high school cheer coach was a former Ben-Gal who prepared DeVito to follow in her footsteps. In 2015, DeVito participated in the Junior Ben-Gals program, dancing at a Bengals game alongside other women who would someday become her teammates. College commitments at the University of Cincinnati took her away from dance for a while, but she really missed it. When Ben-Gals auditions came around, she chased her dream and made it come true. “No regrets!” DeVito exclaims. “I love to dance. I love to represent the city I love doing what I love to do. It is an incredible honor and a proud accomplishment,” she says. The behind-the-scenes look at the Ben-Gals reveals a supportive sisterhood of driven, hard-working and intelligent, professional women.

“We have nurses, educators, engineers, women at the corporate level in marketing and finance and we have me in real estate. Everybody on our team is either a full-time student or has a fulltime career,” DeVito explains. The Ben-Gals share a love for their jobs, the city of Cincinnati and the Bengals. “The Ben-Gals have truly shaped my 20s to be full of health and fitness which I will carry with me the rest of my life,” she says. “I hope to inspire people to not be afraid of the unknown— of what could be next,” DeVito says. “I had no idea if I would make the team three years ago, but I went for it. It’s never too late to chase your dreams. Take a chance, because you never know what's on the other side.” For more behind-the-scenes adventures with Taylor DeVito, follow her on Instagram: @tdevito00.

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SWEETS The beginning of the year is packed with inspiration and motivation to get back on track after a sweet-filled holiday season. It can feel extreme, and it also can be depleting to cut oneself off from everything indulgent after weeks of eating favorite sweet and savory recipes. For sugar lovers who believe going cold-turkey feels intimidating or overwhelming, nutrition-packed desserts are a great way to stick to healthy food goals without the guilt.

Nutrient-Rich Dessert To The Rescue ARTICLE BY MEL BOBAN

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Combine: • 1 cup wheat flour • 2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled • 2 cups oats • 2/3 cup of your choice of chopped nuts • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 2 tablespoons chia seeds • 2/3 cup raisins • Optional: chocolate chips as desired • Optional: add additional seeds or nuts on hand such as pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc. Notes: Boil quinoa at a 2:1 water to rice ratio. For estimating, 1/3 cup of uncooked quinoa yields 1 cup cooked quinoa. Add this mixture slowly to combine: • 2 eggs • 2/3 cup peanut butter, almond butter or sunflower butter • 1/2 cup honey • 1 banana • 1 teaspoon vanilla Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes, or until when the edges get golden brown. Bake in a 9x13-inch glass dish. After they cool, slice and enjoy. Keep them covered to maintain freshness.

Quinoa BREAKFAST Bars

This recipe is a classic favorite. If you cut the bars into 16 pieces, they are around 270 calories each. They are very filling, packed with healthy goodies and taste, oh so delicious. If you can’t finish them yourself (it makes a lot!), bring samples along to your next workout class to share the love. Your accountability group will be asking you for the recipe! These come in handy for a quick breakfast on-the-go or an afternoon snack. You’ll want to taste these out of the oven once they cool a bit... simply scrumptious.

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1. Cut a banana into 8-10 small slices, around 1/2 inch each. 2. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter (or your choice of nut butter) on each banana slice. 3. Drizzle a small amount of melted chocolate chips or caramel over each bite. 4. Freeze for 15-20 minutes and enjoy! Pro tip: A dash of sea salt flakes on top of these can be *chef’s kiss.* These are great to keep on hand in the freezer all weeklong. Once they set, add them to a closed container to keep the bananas from browning.

Late night snack cravings are real! When finding yourself rooting through the cabinets for a sweet fix, these protein cookie dough bites are a great way to curb temptation. This recipe yields around 20 small bites, which can be cut into small squares or rolled into dough balls. Each bite is around 105 calories. If you find the dough is a little too dry, add a dash of milk as needed. Ingredients • 1/4 cup milk • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder • 1/4 cup maple syrup • 1/4 cup peanut butter (or alternate nut or sunflower butter) • 1 cup almond flour • 1 teaspoon vanilla • Chocolate chips as desired Pro tip: Use mini chocolate chips and for a dash of savory add sea salt flakes on top. Once combined, store the bites in the refrigerator in a covered container to keep them moist.

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Danger ahead: this snack is amazing. It’s the easiest of the bunch and also satisfies a sweet tooth craving. This can be whipped together in just 5 minutes and makes just a small amount. Feel free to take creative liberty here with your amounts, but if you make it to this recipe, they are around 90 calories per bite.

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Atlas, the Zook's German Shepard that inspired their practice expansion to animal care.

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Dr. John Zook & Dr. Leslie Zook at their Glendale clinic.

The idea of chiropractic care for pets might be a new concept to some—but for Leslie Zook, D.C. and John Zook, D.C., it’s all in a day’s work. “Veterinarians do an excellent job providing healthcare for animals who need immunizations, prescriptions and general surgeries,” Dr. John explains. “But at Cincinnati Animal Chiropractic, we specialize in mobility. Our focus is to provide an all-natural approach, helping animals out of pain and discomfort without the use of drugs or surgery.” According to Dr. John, there are only about 7,000 certified animal chiropractors in the world. It just so happens, Dr. Leslie and her husband Dr. John live and practice right here in Greater Cincinnati. The couple first launched Glendale Family Chiropractic in 2014 and, over the years, have assisted thousands of neighbors with wellness and maintenance care. Then, in 2022, Atlas, their German Shepard, lost sensation and muscle strength in his hind legs and couldn't walk. Two veterinarians advised the family to prepare for euthanization—but Dr. Leslie and Dr. John thought a chiropractic care approach might help. It was a game-changing realization. After receiving chiropractic treatment, Atlas enjoys life today with no issues whatsoever. That experience inspired the Zooks to enroll in an animal chiropractic school themselves. After enrolling in Options for Animals in 2023, completing over 210 hours and passing the required board exam they’re both now certified by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Some of the more common conditions that Cincinnati Animal Chiropractic treats include those of elderly animals struggling to complete everyday tasks, and animals who appear stiff or rigid when walking. Additionally, the practice provides care for foster animals in the care of some local organizations, such as the Stray Animal Adoptions Program. “Providing care to assist an animal in finding their forever home brings us an immense feeling of joy,” Dr. Leslie says with pride. Pets who are limping or dragging of a limb, have issues related to spinal disc injury, or are coping with degenerative disc disease, intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), arthritis and hip dysplasia have also received treatment from the practice, as have working animals unable to perform routine tasks. CONTINUED >

A photo wall of four-legged clients prompts pet stories with happy endings.

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"We specialize in mobility. Our focus is to provide an all-natural approach, helping animals out of pain and discomfort without the use of drugs or surgery." The Zooks treat any animals with a spine: they’ve treated dogs, cats, bearded dragons and horses. “Barn calls” are sometimes necessary. “A division of our practice includes ‘barn calls’ to treat local horses,” Dr. John says, explaining that many of the horses they see are utilized for various levels of competition. “Our main focus is addressCincinnati Animal Chiropractic on a ing any mobility issues a horse may "barn call" to treat both horse & rider. have, along with providing care to promote long-term wellness.” It is a win-win scenario: As board-certified human chiropractors, the practice is often able to treat both riders and animals in the same onsite visit. But no matter the patient, Dr. John says, “Our goal from day one was simple: treat each patient how we would like to be treated. That means little to no wait times, proper diagnostics, ensuring the best overall outcomes for each patient we see and providing continued wellness care to prevent conditions from returning. Dr. Leslie doesn’t hesitate to share her favorite part of the job—how it can change lives. “Seeing the look on an owner's face, smiling with joy and tears of excitement,” she says, “when a beloved pet who arrived into our care unable to even walk is able to leave, happy and easily able to live life once again to its fullest. It can be a life-changing moment for the pet,” she says. It can also have a significant influence on the pet’s owners as well. “The impact of providing animal chiropractic extends much further than helping an animal,” Dr. John says. “When an animal’s quality of life benefits, it affects the entire family.” CincinnatiAnimalChiropractic.com | 1125 Congress Avenue, Cincinnati | 513.805.2040

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A Sample of Recently Sold Properties in and around Indian Hill NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS/HB

5775 Drake Road

$5,495,000

$5,000,000

91%

8/3

8705 Kugler Mill Road

$2,500,000

$2,750,000

110%

5/2

7625 Foxgate Lane

$2,499,000

$2,525,000

101%

5/2

4965 Taft Place

$2,199,000

$2,100,000

95%

4/2

7960 Greylock Drive

$2,050,656

100%

5/1

7009 Mayfield Avenue

$1,995,000

$1,800,000

90%

6/0

7375 Cayuga Drive

$1,599,900

$1,700,000

106%

5/1

7630 Keller Road

$1,400,000

100%

4/1

6710 Miami Bluff Drive

$975,000

$1,310,000

134%

3/1

7750 Blome Road

$925,000

$895,000

97%

3/0

5555 Oakvista Drive

$799,999

$762,500

95%

4/1

6909 Kenwood Road

$775,000

$740,000

95%

3/2

3720 East Street

$749,900

$799,500

107%

2/1

3706 Pleasant Street

$675,000

$825,000

122%

2/2

6021 Roe Street

$550,000

100%

2/2

6516 Willow Hollow Lane

$525,000

$535,000

102%

2/1

7018 Hiawatha Avenue

$475,000

$515,000

108%

2/0

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JANUARY 2025

events A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LO C A L E V E N T S JANUARY 2ND - FEBR UARY 1 9 T H

UC Health Ice Rink Fountain Square, 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati Skate into the new year at the UC Health Ice Rink, presented by Fifth Third Bank at Fountain Square. Rental skates are available for all ages. Enjoy concessions, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a warming tent and onsite parking and restrooms. No reservations required. Find Post-Holiday Season hours online. Call 513.297.6069 in case of questionable weather. MyFountainSquare.com/ice-rink/ JANUARY 20 TH

2025 King Legacy Celebration National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati | 8:00 AM Celebrate the life and enduring legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with music, reflection and a call to action. Keynote speaker is Wendy Ellis, Dr. P.H., equity innovator, researcher and documentarian. Dedicated to eradicating racial, ethnic and socioeconomic inequity, she has inspired a global “resilience movement.” In-person tickets include a continental breakfast. Virtual tickets are also available. FreedomCenter.org JANUARY 22ND

Cocktails & Conversations– A Hospice Happy Hour Hospice of Southwest Ohio, 7625 Camargo Road, Madeira | 5:00 PM You are invited to join Hospice of Southwest Ohio for the “Aging Well” portion of their Cocktails & Conversation Series. This happy hour event includes a “Toast to Life,” a gentle discussion of the importance of understanding CPR and the DNR and features the Winter Bourbon Smash cocktail. HSWO.org

EVE N TS

JA N UA RY 2 5T H

Hoxworth Blood Drive Near Findlay Market, 205 West Elder Street, Cincinnati | 8:30 AM Give the gift of life with a blood donation. The Hoxworth Donor Bus will be parked on Elder Street, across from Findlay Market on Saturday, January 25 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Every donor will receive a free pair of Hoxworth joggers. Schedule an appointment online. FindlayMarket.org/marketevents/ blooddrive JA N UA RY 2 5T H

Adventure Crew Swap Meet & Gear Sale MadTree Brewing, 3301 Madison Road, Oakley | 10:00 AM Shop Adventure Crew’s annual Swap Meet & Gear Sale, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Register in advance to sell your gently used adventure gear or stop and shop the great deals. Adventure Crew will also be accepting gear donations for their programs or for resale at the event. Your donations support their mission to connect city teens with nature. AdventureCrew.org JA N UA RY 3 0 T H

Fine Art Flow Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati | 6:30 PM Gather in Gallery 229 of the Cincinnati Art Museum from 6:30-7:45 p.m. for a gallery chat and yoga flow. This class is accessible to participants of all levels and abilities, and various modifications will be offered. Guests must bring their own yoga mats. Reservations required— capacity is limited. Find details online. A discount applies for museum members. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org

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E N E RGY E L I X I R INGREDIENTS: • • • • •

1 beet 1 carrot 1 celery stalk 1-2 inches of ginger 1 lemon

DIRECTIONS: Mix all together in a blender until smooth.

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PEAS!

Vegetable juice is a great addition to your diet especially if you want to lose weight, gain energy, and feel great. Sometimes life gets too busy and you don’t have the time to cook healthy meals. Fall in love with leafy greens, fresh fruit, nut milks, and chia seeds all combined to make a quick, easy, and delicious contribution to your day.

BLU E BE R RY M I N T INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries • 1 fresh or frozen banana • 1 cup spinach • 1 cup water • 1/4 cup fresh mint and/or 1-3 drops of peppermint essential oil • 1 cup ice if using fresh fruit

DIRECTIONS: Mix all together in a blender until smooth.

GR E E N SMOOT H I E INGREDIENTS: • 2 cups cucumber • 1 cup Granny Smith apples • 1 cup celery • 1 handful baby spinach • 1/3 cup fresh pineapple (for a sweet smoothie or zest and juice of a small lime for tart smoothie) • 1 sprig parsley

DIRECTIONS: Mix all together in a blender until smooth.

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