A dietetic intern’s schedule is no joke, friends. Getting up for a 5am run and then spending all day promoting nutrition education classes around town – just to come back around for my 6:30pm MBA classes. Literally though, what is sleep? What is snack time? What is SLEEP!? 

I’d also like you to please turn your attention to your nearest Registered Dietitian and give them a HUGE hug because all that work they put in for you is SO completely underrated. They are by far the hardest workers I know (I’m also 200% bias, being a (dietitian to be) myself…#noshame) 

But you know what’s been getting me through these weeks? A new line of juices from Organic Girl!

YAS I know, the same company that you buy your favorite greens from! 

This new line of juices features blends that are made with more vegetables and less fruit. I know what some of you are thinking already – “but doesn’t less fruit mean it’s going to taste, like, terrible without the sweetness?” 

Well, my friend, I didn’t say no fruit – just less fruit! These blends are perfectly combined by Organic Girl to have that delicate balance of greens and fruit. To be honest, I prefer my juices less sweet – most of the time I’m really craving a veggie pick me up, since I prefer eating my fruit rather than drinking them. The fruit is subtle but the greens are not overpowering. I’m really loving this line because gives me the exact amount I need (can we talk about that perfectly sized bottle?) without getting green juice hangover. 

And seriously, it’s a dreamy Ingredient list. In the “Lighten Up” blend, you’ll find spinach + lemon + lime + bok choy + honeydew juice – that’s it! It’s probably my favorite blend, with the other one being the “Fuel Your Ride,” which is combination of beets + carrots + kale + spinach + cucumber + parsley. Simple ingredients and packed with nutrients – my kind of juice! 

Besides the juices, Organic Girl also has an amazing line of salad dressings. I’m sharing how I use them in 3 different kale salad recipes – each one with only 5 ingredients. Serious game changers and a meal in five minutes – in my life, it’s currently a DREAM situation! 

This line of preservative free and non GMO dressings are made from all organic ingredients. I’ve been putting the lemon agave, fresh tomato Italian, and kale parmesan on rotation – so good! They work perfectly with kale because of the exact ratio of acid (the vinegar) and oil (extra virgin olive oil) to break it down into that perfect, melt in your mouth bite. 

I have a love affair with dino kale (or lacinato kale, if you want to get all technical) but I’ve rekindled my relationship with curly kale, thanks to the Organic Girl dressing – the texture works best in these recipes. 

3 kale salads, 5 ingredients each – does it get easier, or does it get easier? 

If you happen to live in Chicago, all of the Organic Girl juices and products are available across Marianos markets in the area. The packaging is bright and colorful and pretty picture perfect, so stock up while you can – I’ll see you there! 🙂