Green smoothies are everywhere. Fergie drinks them. Dr. Oz drinks them. I drink them all the time. Gwyneth Paltrow probably sips on green smoothies prepared by her personal chef. You can drink them too.
A green smoothie is a delicious drink that is made by blending fruits, vegetables, and water. I know what you are thinking. Why would anyone actually choose to drink vegetables? Nutrition is a major consideration. By blending the ingredients, green smoothies are easy for your body to digest. In fact, drinking a green smoothie is like taking your digestive system to the spa for a long weekend.
So go ahead. Eat all of the cronut burgers, pizza, and Taco Bell that you want. As long as you have a green smoothie each day, you should be good to go. Hopefully you did not eat the cronut burger.
The recipe below is simply a guideline. I vary the fruits and vegetables seasonally. Sometimes I’ll substitute pineapple, mango, blueberries, or swiss chard. The smoothie tastes best when made with a high-powered blender. The Magic Bullet works, but it is worth investing in a Blendtec or Vitamix (the Rolls Royce of blenders) for a smoother, silkier smoothie.
Recipe
- 2 cups of water
- ½ head of spinach
- ½ head of romaine lettuce
- 3-4 sticks of celery
- 1 apple
- 1 pear
- 1 banana (very ripe, best when frozen)
- Juice from 1/2 of a freshly squeezed lemon
- A handful of parsley (and/or cilantro)
- Optional add-ins: Chia seeds, coconut water, stevia, ice cubes
Instructions:
You may want to blend in stages. Start with spinach and romaine. Add in the celery, apple, and pear. Lastly, add the banana, parsley and lemon juice. Drink cold.
