It’s cold and flu season and it’s hitting our family hard this year. Instead of relying on drugs, my go-to home remedy is a healthy smoothie. This nutrient packed green smoothie has everything your body needs to fight the cold including an extra Vitamin C boost from a whole grapefruit.
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Spinach Pineapple Green Smoothie with Almond Milk and Bananas
I love mixing tropical fruit into my green smoothies. My latest concoction is this spinach, banana, almond milk and pineapple mix. It turned out to be a super creamy and refreshing green smoothie, perfect for a morning pick-me-up.
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Parsley Green Smoothie with Apple, Orange and Banana
I hope everyone had a great holiday and a wonderful New Year’s. So have you made your 2013 resolutions? For everyone who wants to live a healthier lifestyle, I suggest to start drinking green smoothies because the benefits are endless (see my intro post here)! A glass full will give you a boost of energy and is packed with fiber, antioxidants and vitamins, the perfect morning routine to get you going through the day.
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Kale Green Smoothie with Grapefruit and Bananas
It’s been a while since my last green smoothie post. Kale is one of my favorite ingredients in a green smoothie because it’s packed with vitamins and fiber, and lowers your blood sugar, promotes regular digestion and curbs overeating. And since kale leaves have a tough exterior, be sure to blend the mixture on the highest speed until nice and smooth. Serve chilled with optional ice cubes for a healthy summer drink!
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Celery Green Smoothie with Mango, Banana and Goji Berries
If you haven’t had goji berries before, they are a great snack and also work really well in smoothies. They’re sweet, healthy and rich in antioxidants and Vitamin A. Make sure you soak the goji berries in water before blending. This will plump them up, release their juices and allows for easy blending. I mixed in some celery, bananas and mango chunks, resulting in a bright orange color, similar to my vegan goji berry shake. You can find goji berries at most health food stores, Whole Foods or on Amazon.
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Swiss Chard Green Smoothie with Lime and Banana
My last green smoothie post with romaine and coconut milk, was about 2 months ago so I think it’s about time for a new recipe. This green smoothie is refreshing and best enjoyed cold, perfect for the warmer weather. Swiss chard is the main ingredient and you can use any kind of chard, the taste should make no difference. Half of a fresh lime goes into this recipe, including the peel, so finely chop it if you don’t have a powerful blender. The flavor is bright and tangy from the lime, yet very smooth and creamy from the bananas. This particular smoothie is great for the adventurous type and a definite must try for green smoothie lovers!
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Red Berry Celery Smoothie – The Perfect Gift to Your Loved One (And to Yourself)
Celery smoothies are among my husband’s favorite green smoothies. So to celebrate Valentine’s Day, I decided to make him a “green smoothie” that goes well with this holiday! One of my earliest green smoothie posts was a blueberry celery smoothie that is similar and equally delicious. Share this smoothie with your special someone.