Afternoon Pick Me Up: Starbucks Refreshers® Beverages

This post was sponsored by Starbucks. While I was compensated to write a post about Starbucks Refreshers Beverages, all opinions are my own.I always seem to be fighting for energy when the summer heat wave hits. Who's with me? I absolutely love being at the beach and look forward to the fun vacation getaways, my birthday (yay!), laying out by the pool, and those country music-filled BBQ nights! There is nothing like the sweet memories of summer, but work still remains, energy lags more than usual because of that summer heat, and I try my hardest to stay excited about hot yoga when it's blazing outside.I tend to switch drinks from season to season - hot tea in the cooler months and homemade spa water in the warmer times (yes, please!), but those choices can get a bit mundane. My new favorite afternoon pick-me-ups are Starbucks Refreshers® sparkling juice blends, the Strawberry Lemonade being my favorite flavor. It is crafted with tangy lemon and sweet strawberry juices, and a blend of vitamins. Not to mention, all flavors are made with coconut water!I love swinging by a Starbucks cafe after a work out, grabbing a Starbucks Refreshers® sparkling juice blend, and heading back out on my day full of errands or back to working on my blog posts. It gives me the perfect break from working on my computer + it is the perfect combination with a protein bar or a fresh salad mid-day.The Starbucks Refreshers® beverages come in three flavors: Strawberry Lemonade, Peach Passion Fruit, and Black Cherry Limeade. They are an uplifting alternative to energy drinks (they don’t have nearly as much caffeine) and best of all, they don’t skimp on flavor!SaveSaveSaveSave

Green Lemonade: An Energizing Detox

Juicing is one of the best ways to bring your body to optimum health as it makes your skin shine and your energy soar. The advantages are endless: it allows you to absorb all the nutrients from fruits and vegetables (after all, heating them destroys their chemical compounds a bit), it makes the optimal daily veggie requirement possible, and it is a great way to digest raw foods. Plus, it is a fun way to mix up your appetite!

Try this ultra-cleansing, nutrient-packed drink!

 Green LemonadeWhat you'll need:1 kale leaf3 small trees from a head of broccoli1/3 red bell pepper1/3 yellow bell pepper2 lemons (peeled)Happy juicing! Let us know your favorite recipes.  Photo