By A.C. Workman
What do the names Wendy & Jess mean to you? Perhaps they evoke a musical duo? Backup singers for the Purple One? In actuality, Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones are extremely savvy registered dietitians and “BFFS who love to eat, cook and nerd out about anything nutrition related.” Oh yes, and they also serve fierce natural hair lewks admitting, “We like to change our hairstyles a lot, too.”
You can find their colorful, nutrient-rich and enticing recipes on their website, Food Heaven, and their various social media platforms, including a relatable and fun YouTube channel. If you eat with your eyes, the vibrant hues in their edible creations will entice you to consider some strange and wonderful concoctions, like their ‘Cauliflower Blueberry Smoothie Bowl’ and their ‘Kale Guacamole’ aka “GuacKaleMole” (don’t knock it ‘til you try it). The pair’s easy camaraderie and genuine care for each other – that’s where the BFF part comes in – and for their audience (primarily women of color) shines through. It also translates into a compelling podcast where they engage in conversations that go beyond what you might imagine, discussing timely and topical subjects like “The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia,” “Tips for Navigating Stress Eating” and “Diabetes Management.”
The proof, as they say, is “in the pudding”, or maybe for Wendy & Jess, it is in the smoothie.
Here’s their recipe for “The Perfect Green Smoothie”
The Perfect Green Smoothie
Total Time: 5 mins
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups of baby spinach
- 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
- 1, 6-ounce container of plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup of organic tofu
- 1 cup of frozen strawberries
- 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
Instructions
Blend all the ingredients together and enjoy!
*For visual learners, check out the step-by-step recipe for this and other recipes on their YouTube Channel: Food Heaven Show.