Why Drink Greens?
By Eleni Prokopeas on Dec.14, 2008, under Drinks, Smoothies
Have you had a green smoothie yet? If you haven’t tried one of these vitamin rich smoothies, you’re in for a treat. It’s possible you’ll even convert your whole family into eating more healthy green veggies. Green smoothies are fruit smoothies that have leafy vegetables mixed in. Made with leafy greens that are loaded with antioxidants and vitamins, green smoothies are an excellent way to enjoy a delicious drink that satisfies hunger and offers maximum nutrition. They are a great source of calcium, magnesium and Vitamin C.
If you want to start with smoothies, but don’t know exactly what to put in them, I have included some common ingredients that may help.
Examples of greens you might use include: Lettuce, Spinach, Chard, Kale
It’s a good idea to use fruits in addition to these green ingredients. There are two reasons for this: One, it masks the leafy flavors that you might not enjoy. Two, it adds another (continue reading…)
