Green Smoothie With Grapefruit

The great thing about this smoothie is that it is low in calories and sugar. You can enjoy something delicious that is also good for you!

Ingredients

• 3 peeled and sectioned grapefruit
• 1 cup of cold water
• 3 ounces of fresh spinach
• 6 ice cubes
• 1 ½ piece of fresh peeled ginger
• 1 tsp of flax seeds

Place all your ingredients together in a blender or other mixing device, like a — NutriBullet® — until you get a smooth mixture.

Total Calories: 201

Banana Berry Green Smoothie

Using frozen fruit makes your smoothies sweet without requiring additional sugar. We like this version because it is easy to change up with your favorite fruits.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen bananas
• ½ cup frozen blueberries
• ½ cup frozen strawberries
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• ½ tbsp ground flax seeds

Place everything into a high-speed blender or other mixer and blend until smooth. You also have the option of adding a half cup of milk or another substitute (almond, soy, etc.) for variety.

Total Calories: 150

Pineapple Kale Smoothie

Try out this green smoothie when you are in the mood for something a little more tropical. Try having it for breakfast for a healthy start to your day.

Ingredients

• ¾ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk or another milk type
• 2 cups packed, lightly chopped kale leaves with stems removed
• ¼ cup of plain non-fat Greek yogurt, any brand
• 1 frozen banana broken into chunks
• ¼ cup of frozen pineapple chunks
• 2 tbsp peanut butter, crunchy or creamy
• 1 to 3 tbsp of honey for taste

Place all the above ingredients in your mixer and blend until smooth. You can add more milk as needed until you get the desired consistency.

Enjoy Your Healthy Treat

We hope community members of our Raleigh, North Carolina, apartments, The Tribute, enjoy our recipes. Let us know what you think about them or anything else related to your residence by contacting us at (866) 286-4869.

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Java. Joe. That morning cup of must-have caffeine.

The residents of our Raleigh, NC apartments have all sorts of names for their start-the-day essentials. Sometimes, we think a normal cup of coffee can get a little boring, so we decided to see what kind of homemade hacks can be done via easy, DIY methods. Here are a few fun things we found.

Pour Leftover Coffee Into Ice Cube Trays

Waste not, want not. Don't let your leftover coffee go to waste by pouring it down the drain. Instead, create coffee ice cubes that'll be standing by when you want a homemade frappe. Simply place your caffeinated cubes into a blender alongside some milk, sugar, and whatever other ingredients you're craving, and blend away!

Make Coffee Gummies

If you find yourself without enough energy to get through the afternoon, try chewing on Coffee Gummies. These little guys offer shots of energy at any time. You can make them ahead of time and store them in baggies, so they're ready and waiting when you need a bit of a boost.

Add Spices to Your Grounds

Aromatic spices—such as cinnamon and nutmeg—are notable additions to coffee brews at expensive coffee shops, but you don't have to shell out the extra cash if you make special blends in your own kitchen. Add a teaspoon or so of your favorite flavors to the top of the grinds before the water starts flowing through. The end result will be a tasty coffee treat that'll make your entire space smell great.

Start Your Own DIY Coffee Syrup Collection

Are you feeling a little crafty? It's time to get your syrupy juices flowing by creating your own DIY coffee flavors that'll infuse a little sweetness into an otherwise bitter cup of morning brew. Essential oils and baking extracts you can find in any grocery store instantly elevate the taste of an ordinary blend in no time.

Exfoliate Your Skin With a Coffee Body Scrub

Exfoliation is key if you want to have vibrant, fresh-looking skin. A Coffee Body Scrub with Coconut Oil can melt away your stresses, leaving you relaxed and looking great for the day ahead.

The Tribute offers residents a gourmet complimentary coffee and espresso bar among dozens of other awesome amenities. Check out the reasons our residents love our community!

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Throw Out the Complicated Rules 

You don't necessarily need to subscribe to each new idea you hear about or read on the internet. Food science is constantly in flux, so it sometimes makes more sense to just practice basic habits rather than jumping on the latest food trend. Listen to your body and try to understand more about what it's responding to. Maybe you need more protein or more fiber in the morning, or maybe your digestion system would prefer that you avoid the temptation to eat and run. You don't need to read a diet book to tell you any of that!

Small and Simple 

Hard-boiled eggs, bran muffins, yogurt: These are all breakfast foods that are either easy to prepare or ready to eat. If you normally wake up in the morning with only a vague inclination to eat breakfast, having grab-and-go items on hand is a little trick that can make it easy to satisfy that small hunger without going overboard. Plus, you won't feel resentful of the time it takes to make the food either, which means you'll be more likely to adopt this habit.

Fast Food to Go 

If you like having a big breakfast but don't have extra time to sit down and eat in the morning, then takeout containers can be your new fast-food substitution. It's not ideal to eat when you can't actually slow down and enjoy the meal, but sometimes you don't have a choice. At least this way, you still get some food in your system. 

Breakfast really can go a long way if you want to build healthier habits. If you're looking for a new apartment that can give you all the tools you need, consider The Tribute. Call us today to see how we promote a better balance between work, life and your favorite passions.  

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We're not saying you have to stop going out to lunch entirely, but there's no reason you can't enjoy a great meal that's both easy to make and just as good as anything you'll get at a food truck or quick-serve restaurant. Here are three ideas to get you going. 

Linguine with Bacon, Peaches, and Gorgonzola 

It's hard to go wrong with the salty and sharp combination of bacon and Gorgonzola on pasta, but the peaches add a little extra brightness to the richness of the two heavy hitters. What's great about this dish is that it's just as delicious heated up as it is served cold. So even if you don't feel like waiting in the break room for the microwave, you can just enjoy it straight from the container. 

Firecracker Chicken and Rice 

Similar to what you might see in the frozen section of the grocery store, this version comes without the preservatives and extra sodium. Firecracker chicken and rice has a simple but powerful sauce that infuses each bite with plenty of punch. Make a batch and freeze the other servings in one-time portions so you have a flavorful lunch whenever the mood strikes. 

Lentil Salad 

When you're looking for a cheap and healthy meal that's packed with flavor, this lentil soup definitely does the trick. The mint gives it a refreshing quality that's perfect for summer days when your stomach can't handle anything too heavy. This recipe recommends hard-boiled eggs and baguettes to work in some extra flavor dimension and protein. 

Bringing lunch to work definitely takes some effort, but your wallet and your waistline will really thank you after a while. If you're looking for a new place to cook all of your favorite recipes in Raleigh apartments, consider The Tribute. Our kitchens are spacious and modern enough to get any home chef on their way. Give us a call today to learn more about our facilities or to schedule a tour. 

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