Looking for abundant health, increased energy, regulated weight & reduced cravings? Green Smoothies to the rescue!
Green Smoothie Recipes
- ¼ lemon
- 2-3 T flax oil
- ¾ to 1 lb raw, washed greens, spinach, chard, kale, collards, lettuce, beet greens (mainstays)
- turnip, mustard, dandelion greens, arugula (use more sparingly – spicy & bitter)
- Can include avocado or cabbage or 1-2 stalks celery
- Puree 90 seconds
- Gradually add fruit blend about 90 seconds
- 1-2 bananas
- 1-2 cups frozen mixed berries
- Any other fruit to taste – apples, pears peaches, oranges, apricots, cantaloupes with seeds, mangoes, pineapples anything!
Kiwi Sublime
- 4 ripe kiwi (green or gold, possibly with skin)
- 1 ripe banana
- 3 sticks celery or one big handful of spinach or 4-6 kale leaves
- 2 glasses of water
Strawberry Field
- 2 handfuls of strawberries (including the green crown)
- 2 Bananas
- Half bunch romaine lettuce and/or two handfuls of spinach
- 2 glasses of water
Green Lemonade (intended to be juiced for maximum healing benefits)
- “Infuse your body with millions of enzymes, keep your immune system strong year-round, protect yourself against osteoporosis’ Natalia Rose author of “The Raw Food Detox Diet”
- ½-2 lemons
- 1 apple or about 10-12 strawberries
- 4-6 leaves kale or 1 head romaine lettuce, celery, chard, collards, spinach, cucumber etc
- 2 handfuls spinach
- Stevia or honey to taste
Salad In a Cup (soup of green smoothie)
- 1 very large handful of spinach
- 1 tomato
- 1/8 to ¼ red onion
- ½ avocado or 1 T extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ zucchini or yellow squash or cucumber
- A few sprigs of cilantro (optional)
- 1 T lemon juice
- About 1 cup of water
- Pinch of sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Watermelon Cooler
Watermelons have very concentrated amounts of carotenoid lycopene; any other fresh fruit ~ including tomatoes! Lycopene has been known for lowering the risk of many different cancers. Watermelons are also a great source of potassium, magnesium and vitamins A, C, and B6.
Ingredients:
- 5 cups watermelon (including the rind)
- 4 handfuls spinach
- 1 cup water
- handful of mint (optional)