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Find Your Oasis

April 17, 2015 By Lena

10 years ago, I viewed the appearance of spring-like weather with nothing more than a renewed excitement for warmer days ahead. Coats became jackets; boots were swapped for ballet flats, and every pink lipstick in my beauty arsenal was moved to the top of my makeup bag.

Today, the promise of higher temps still brings about all those exciting changes, in addition to one more: revealing more of my “winter body”, once safely ensconced in bulky, cold-weather clothing.

Let’s just say that Dolman-sleeve sweaters are an upper arm’s best friend.

Alas, before we know it, Canadians will be treated to our long-awaited summer, and this year, I plan on being a few steps ahead of tank top season.

First and foremost, I’ve lost 20 pounds! (If you’re sick of me mentioning it, I apologize. But this is BIG news in my life, and I plan on gushing about it for a while… and then a little longer.)

Second, I’ve rediscovered physical activity. No, I haven’t joined the gym or signed up for a boot camp just yet… but I have decided that as long as I’m moving at least as often as I’m sitting, I’ve achieved a good physical balance in my life.
DSC_0740Finally, I’ve made breakfast a priority. Perhaps I should clarify: I’ve always enjoyed breakfast, but now, I ensure that I have a GOOD breakfast. Tons of fruit and whole grains. Low-fat dairy and lean protein. It keeps me going throughout the most hectic part of my day – morning – and gives me the fuel I need to think clearly and stay on plan.

And with almost every breakfast, I enjoy a low-calorie, low-fat and nutritionally-dense fruit smoothie.

This season, try my Cranberry Razz Smoothie. It’s made with Oasis Nutrisource, a great tasting cranberry juice cocktail that offers an alternative to sugar and sucrose (stevia) with no compromise on fruit taste – and only 40 calories per serving. What a refreshing way to get healthy! 

½ cup Oasis Nutrisource Cranberry
1 cup low-fat Vanilla Yogurt
1 cup frozen raspberries

Mix all ingredients in blender until smooth. This smoothie is best when consumed within a half hour; after that, it may begin to separate. To increase the fibre and potassium content, feel free to add half a banana. To make this a meal, add a scoop of vanilla or strawberry-flavoured protein powder.

Of course, now that you’ve fueled up for the day, you’ll be perfectly ready to take on a shopping spree! Enter the Oasis Nutrisource Contest, where you could win 1 of 10 shopping sprees valued at $1,000 each!

So, a new season, a new healthy-eating regime AND a new wardrobe? Sounds pretty fabulous to me!

And now, if you’ll excuse me, it’s time to rehydrate with a cold, refreshing drink. Did I mention that Oasis Nutrisource Cranberry is also incredible on the rocks?
DSC_0739For more information, visit www.oasis.ca. (Psst – don’t forget to try Wild Berry Pomegranate, another Oasis Nutrisource fruit juice cocktail with only 40 calories.)

This post is sponsored by 360ACCESS on behalf of Oasis Nutrisource. The opinions are my own.

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Cranberry Razz Smoothie, healthy living, Oasis Nutrisource, recipe

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  1. Elaine Buonsante

    April 17, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    Sounds delicious!

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:02 pm

      Perfect time of year for it!

  2. Soozle

    April 17, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    It sounds really good – I tend to shy away from juice due to the high calories & sugar, so this is perfect! Thanks for sharing

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:02 pm

      You’re welcome Soozle!

  3. Susan T.

    April 17, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    Congratulations on your weight loss! I love cranberry and raspberry together so this smoothie sounds great!

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:03 pm

      Thanks Susan! And I think you’ll love it :)

  4. Yuen C

    April 17, 2015 at 11:56 pm

    Looks yummy!

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:03 pm

      It is!

  5. nicolthepickle

    April 18, 2015 at 4:44 am

    Your smoothie sounds wonderful. We drink a lot of them here, but for no apparent reason I never use cranberry in them.

    Congrats on losing 20 pounds!

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:03 pm

      Thanks a bunch! And while cranberry isn’t a staple in smoothies, it’s definitely a nice change :)

  6. Athena

    April 18, 2015 at 10:08 am

    This sounds really tasty.

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      Please try it Athena!

  7. Margaret Imecs

    April 18, 2015 at 11:04 am

    Delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      You’re welcome!

  8. Marissa

    April 18, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    Looks delicious and so refreshing! Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing, Lena.

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      My pleasure Marissa!

  9. loucheryl

    April 18, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    It was such a beautiful day today. I would have loved to enjoy one of these on the patio. :)

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      Ah indeed! Perfect for the summer too!

  10. Judy Cowan

    April 19, 2015 at 9:34 am

    Will definitely have to try your Cranberry Razz Smoothie, sounds really yummy!

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      Please do Judy!

  11. Lori Lewis

    April 20, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    Congratulations on your 20 pound weight loss! I haven’t seen this juice in stores yet but will definitely keep an eye out for it, only 40 calories is great!

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      Merci Lori! xx

  12. Guppy

    April 20, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    Congrats on being ‘more’ gorgeous! :D I’ve been entering the Oasis contest – wish me luck.

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      Good luck! And thank you!

  13. Melinda

    April 22, 2015 at 9:46 am

    We make smoothies on a daily basis in our home! I love the taste of Oasis Cranberry.

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      Then you’ll love this one Melinda!

  14. Stephanie LaPlante

    April 24, 2015 at 8:35 am

    Sounds super delicious!

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      Mmm.. I have it all the time!

  15. loucheryl

    April 27, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    I would love to have a big glass of this Oasis drink right now. Rough day.

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      Oh no :( Hope all is well.

  16. Melinda L.

    May 4, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    It’s great that you have found a balance that works for you and congrats on losing 20 :) I’m slowly making my way there. oasis has some of the best juice!

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      So proud of you Melinda!

  17. Anne Taylor

    May 4, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    This looks so good! Congrats on the 20lb weight loss!!

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      Thanks Anne!

  18. Silvia D

    May 14, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    sounds so good! congrats on the 20lb loss!

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      Thank you Silvia :)

  19. Nancy @ I Made This Dish

    May 17, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    Congrats on your 20lbs loss, Lena! (usually it’s odd to be happy for somebody losing something, except if it’s related to weight)
    The recipe looks delicious and easy! We love drinking Oasis at home! Will give this a try!

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      Hahaha made me LOL Nancy! And thank you!

  20. Sandy moar

    May 18, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    This sounds amazing and at 40 calories….thanks bunches lena!

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      You’re welcome Sandy!

  21. Wanda Tracey

    May 19, 2015 at 12:28 am

    I would love a cranberry juice cocktail! It sounds delicious and so refreshing.It would bea great drink for the summer

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      Indeed, perfect for summer :)

  22. kathy downey

    June 5, 2015 at 11:04 am

    Wow,you had me at 40 calories

    • Lena

      June 5, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      I think you’ll love it Kathy :)

  23. Victoria Ess

    June 12, 2015 at 11:10 am

    I love this juice! Congrats on your successes!

  24. kathy downey

    June 16, 2016 at 7:46 am

    Just wanted to drop in and tell you how much we loved this drink,it was delicious

  25. Debbie White Beattie

    August 10, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    Congratulations on losing weight, it’s really hard to do and takes a lot of dedication. Another juice I love and it only has 10 calories a glass is SunRype Slim juice. It has several flavours but my favorite is Mango and I also water it down a bit so it’s even less calories but still tastes great.

  26. kathy downey

    September 15, 2016 at 8:35 am

    I love cranberry and raspberry together in a cake but maybe i should just have it in a smoothie….less calories!

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