Smoothies are my go to meal on the run.....particularly green ones! A Green juice or smoothie is a simple and tasty way to include leafy greens in your diet.
Listed below are some of the many benefits of leafy, green vegetables and why it is important that they make up a substantial part of your diet.
- More nutrition per calorie than any other food.
- Rich in vitamins A, C, E & K as well as several B vitamins.
- Contain minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron & potassium.
- High fiber
- Extremely low in fat & carbohydrates
- Excellent source of protein.
So if you haven't tried putting greens in your smoothies - don't let the colour put you off!
The smoothie below was sweet and kept me full and energised for the afternoon.
Note: (This particular recipe contains spinach as the "leafy green" ingredient as it was all that was left in the fridge- but i often experiment by using 2,3 or 4 different types. Be creative!)
Enjoy!
Mel
RECIPE
Ingredients (pictured below)
2 cups of Spinach1 small banana
1 small apple
1/2 cup chopped pineaple
2-3 tablespoons of natural yoghurt
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon maca powder
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
ice cubes to fill
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Hint: if you don't like your smoothies too thick - add some coconut water
Blend all ingredients in a food processor (I used a nutribullet) and serve!!
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