It's Cocktail Hour! Leafy Green Smoothie

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Green, leafy vegetables are missing from most people's diets. They are some of the most important foods for good health.

In addition to being loaded with calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosporous, zinc and vitamins A,C, E and K, leafy green vegetables are important for:

• blood purification
• cancer prevention
• improved circulation
• immune strengthening
• subtle, light and flexible energy
• helpful in eliminating depression
• promotion of healthy intestinal flora
• improved liver, gallbladder and kidney function
• clearing of congestion, especialy in lungs, and reduction of mucus. 

Try drinking or eating your greens for a month and see how you feel.

I find that drinking my greens is a quick, easy and tasty way to get them into my diet. 

If you're still not convinced that you like to eat your leafy greens, try this smoothie!

This is a super easy, and really great recipe for a green smoothie. Both my husband and 11 month old loved it!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups packed spinach (I used organic girl)
1/2 c. kale
1/4c. 100% juice (I used Odwalla Carrot Juice)
1/2 c. Fresh or frozen antioxidant packed berries (I used frozen Cascadian Farms Raspberries)
1 banana
1/2 tsp. Ground Flax (can be found at any grocery store. Contains fiber and Omega 3's)
Squeeze of a lemon (lemon juice helps with detoxification)
Water


Place all ingredients in a blender and puree. Add water as needed until you find the right consistency.
Makes 2 large glasses or 4 champagne glass "cocktails"

Cheers!


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If you'd like to learn more about integrating healthy and detoxing foods into your diet, email me at theplantbasedhealthcoach@gmail.com!

Sources: Joshua Rosenthal Integrative Nutrition. 2008