Green Smoothie

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 

Funny thing happened today on my Facebook personal page. A memory popped up from 6 years ago where I was asking my family and friends for any suggestions on which blender/juicer/smoothie maker they would recommend, because my last two blenders quit working in less than a year.  

I must have got an overwhelming response to the Vitamix, because that next week, I went out to my local Costco and purchased a Vitamix.  6 Years later and it is still going strong and just this morning I used it to make one of my favorite smoothies.  So in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I wanted to share the recipe with you.  

 

 

St. Patrick's Day Smoothie
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St. Patrick's Day Smoothie

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Loaded with nutrients from fresh veggies and fruit makes this green smoothie good any day of the year.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of Spinach
  • 1/4 of a Cucumber
  • 1 stalk of celeryΒ 
  • 1 Cup of frozen Banana
  • 1 Cup of Frozen Strawberries
  • 1 Cup of Water

Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a blender, mix, and serve.

This Green Smoothie is full of vitamins and nutrients that our bodies need.

Spinach: Spinach is a great source of potassium, magnesium, fiber, and Vitamin B6.

Celery: Celery provides lots of vitamin and minerals including Vitamin K, and Vitamin A.

Cucumber: Cucumbers are a great source of hydration and contain important electrolytes.

Strawberries: Strawberries are an excellent source of Magnese, Vitamin C, Folate, and Potassium.

Bananas: Bananas are healthy and delicious and contain many important nutrients such as Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Magnesium

Because during these times I realize that having fresh vegetables on hand might not be that simple. Right after I get home from the store, I take all my fresh veggies and make up smoothie packets and freeze them. That way you can not only enjoy a nice cool drink, all you have to do is dump the smoothie packet into your blender and add water.

Enjoy!

References: Does celery juice have health benefits? (2020, March 17). Retrieved from Medical News Today: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324932

References:

11 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Bananas. (2020, March 17). Retrieved from Healthline.com website: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-bananas

Does celery juice have health benefits? (2020, March 17). Retrieved from Medical News Today: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324932

Health benefits and nutritional value of spinach. (2020, March 17). Retrieved from Medical News Today: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270609

Health benefits of cucumber. (2020, March 17). Retrieved from Medcal News Today: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/283006#benefits-

Strawberries 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits. (2020, March 17). Retrieved from Healthline.com website: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/strawberries

Stephanie Collazo, MS, CHC is the founder of Clean Food Mama, to help you get more plants into your diet. She shed 170 lbs by incorporating a whole foods plant-based diet and loves empowering other women to create healthy habits for themselves and their families.

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