Smoothies are such a great way to get the nutrition needed. What you put in a smoothie will dictate how much vitamins and antioxidants you will get. So it is key to select only the best ingredients to get a powerhouse green smoothie.
Green smoothies are packed with healthy vegetables and fruits that help boost the immune system and promote overall health and beauty.
Let’s take a look at the steps of how to make a powerhouse green smoothie.
First, pick a healthy liquid (1 cup):
Filtered water
Green tea
Almond milk
Coconut water
Then, add potent leafy greens (1 cup):
Spinach
Arugula
Kale
Mustard greens
Bok choy
Collard greens
Add a favorite fruit that is rich in nutrients (1 cup):
Bananas
Apples
Blueberries
Avocados
Kiwis
Oranges
Pomegranate
Lemons
Lastly, add a favorite superfood:
Chia seeds
Flax seeds
Cinnamon
Cayenne pepper
Spirulina
Turmeric
Process the ingredients in a blender until smooth and make sure all ingredients are organic.
To your health!
This is by one of our favorite green smoothie recipes:
Kiwi, arugula, and avocado body healer smoothie:
1/2 cup filtered water
1/2 cup organic arugula
1 organic avocado
3 organic kiwis
1/2 cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves
a dash of pink Himalayan salt
a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper
1/4 cup organic and fresh lemon juice
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REFERENCES:
1. “How To Make The Perfect Green Smoothie.” Food Matters. Food Matters, n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2015.
