Can't get enough greens and vegetables into your daily meals?
Join those who are drinking some of their daily Greens!
Green smoothies made with raw, leafy green vegetables, a fruit or two are a great source of antioxidants, nutrients, minerals and vitamins.
Some benefits of drinking Green Smoothies:
Great source of nutrition
Boosts vegetable and fruit intake
Vegetables are high in potassium, which can help lower blood pressure
Naturally helps with Weight loss
Increased Energy
Great source of fiber, helping you feel full.
They help you stay hydrated
Strengthens Immune System
Aid in Digestion
Help muscle recovery post workouts
Can help lower cholesterol
Useful Hints:
Use more vegetables than fruit in your smoothies to avoid the added sugars.
So your body can gain the most benefits out of these healthy vegetables and fruit it is recommended to change up the variation of leafy greens every couple to few days using a variation of Kale, Spinach, dandelion leaves, Chinese cabbage, chard, Romaine Lettuce, watercress even arugula.
Other variations that can be added in:
Cucumbers, beet greens, parsley are other great greens to use.
Avocado is a great source of protein along with Chlorella and Spirulina, Hemp seeds and Flax Seeds, Pea and Hemp Protein powders.
Amazing Grass Super Greens Powder for it's added nutrients.
Kiwi, green melon, green apple, pineapple and mango can all be used to increase natural sweetness flavor and boost antioxidants.
Organic Coconut Water is a great way to thin the smoothie and also has added benefits. Coconut water increases hydration, good source of nutrients, is an antioxidant, great for post exercise, reduces blood pressure, may help prevent kidney stones.
Here's my Favorite Recipe:
Ingredients:
1-1/2 Cups Organic Coconut Water
1 Handful Spinach or Kale
1/2 an Avocado
1/2 cup honey dew melon
3/4 cup frozen organic pineapple
1 scoop of amazing grass greens superfood
1/2 tsp Spirulina
1/2 tsp Chorella
Blend till smooth in a vitamix, blender or even a Nutrabullet.
Filtered water can be added in to make it less thick.