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The Green Smoothie

Gwyneth with her green smoothie
Gwyneth with her green smoothie

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.

 

 

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