Drink your salad for the day! Are you having trouble getting down your daily greens? I know that sometimes I do. That is why I assure myself of getting my greens by including them in a daily smoothie. They are so much easier to eat, and this way I eat a much wider variety than if I had to chew them mouthful by mouthful.
Here is the basic, green smoothie formula to get you started (--for those who need a formula. Creativity is highly encouraged, however):
- 1 cup of liquid: almond or nut milk or filtered water
- 1 big handful of greens (Kale, Spinach, Collard Greens, Grape Leaves, Carrot tops, Beet tops, Cilantro, Parsley, and more!)
- Banana (to make it creamy)
- Lime juice or 1 peeled lime (or other citrus for zest!)
- 1 C. Frozen Fruit (pineapple, mango, strawberries, etc. to make it cool)
- 1 Tbsp. Omega oil such as Barlene's flax oil for those essential fatty acids
Blend!
I like to add a couple tablespoons of superfood powder for good measure. (Recommended superfoods: Dr. Schultze's Superfood, Boku, Revitaphi, Vitamineral Green, Gary Null's Green Stuff)
Here's another green smoothie that I have made for breakfast.
- 1 cup of almond milk
- 1 big handful of Kale & Spinach
- Avocado
- 4 Dates
- Frozen mango & strawberry
- Juice of 1 Lime
- Small chunk of ginger root (optional, but good)
- Superfood
Blend!
For a sweeter taste, add dates. You don't taste the greens at all. And start saving up for a Vita-Mix. It's a great investment in your health if you use it well (by making and drinking green smoothies, for instance!). I never want to live without it! If you purchase one through my website, you get free shipping!
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