This post is dedicated to my mom. She wants to start drinking Green Smoothies and needed a bit of guidance to the way.So this is for you mom.The genius that is Victoria Boutenko came up with the idea of a green smoothie. In her book "Green for Life," Boutenko discusses the healing potential of this amazingly tasty drink. The theory behind Green Smoothies is to get the nutritious greens (spinach, kale, lettuce, etc.) into your body in the most effective way without compromising your taste buds.The recipe I am providing is pretty basic and it's my favorite. But the possibilities are endless. Do a Google search and you can find numerous recipes, videos, blogs, etc. showcasing the Green Smoothie. Green Smoothie (2 quarts)
2 c spinach2 c water1 c ice2 very ripe banana 2 peaches2 T Agave Nectar, or to taste*Place spinach and water in blender and blend. I like to add the spinach first to make sure all the spinach is thoroughly blended. I'm not fond of green pieces floating in my drink.Add the peaches, banana, Agave Nectar and ice. I add each ingredient at a time, giving them their time in blender spotlight.*Our family doesn't use the Agave too much in the smoothie anymore because the ripe banana provides all the sweetness we like. I was surprised by this because I have a huge sweet tooth.If you drink Green Smoothies on a daily basis, eventually you do without the extra sweetener. Your body will just crave the greens and the rest will be fillers.Here's the Green Smoothie formulaGreens (the leafy stuff) + Your choice of fresh (or frozen) fruit + water + banana + ice = Yummy and very nutritious drink.Green Smoothie News You Can Use:Green Smoothies: An Easy Way to Love Greens
By Victoria Boutenko Green for LifeThe Green Smoothie Experiment, Valerie Winters' blog focuses on her amazing six-month green smoothie journey. A must read!eMaxHealthMom, I hope this helps. Have a green smoothie (daily), live healthy and long.I love you, Terilynn :)