THE SUPER 8 SMOOTHIE

Do you find it hard to eat enough greens? Try this SUPER 8 SMOOTHIE and discover an easy way to get your greens in. This smoothie is full of vitamines, enzymes and healthy fats and will boost your immune system, clear your mind and give you power for the day! And it even tastes good :)

This smoothie is packed with vitamin c against colds, potassium for mental health, dietary fiber for good digestion, vitamin B12 often missing in a vegan diet, selenium, protein for muscle maintenance and growth and even cancer-fighting flavonoids. What more could you possibly want? Drink this powerhouse to stay healthy and happy this year- no matter on which diet you are.

Here are the 8 super ingredients:

Broccoli: one cup of broccoli contains the RDA of the antioxidant vitamin C and a high amount of potassium ensuring optimal brain function.

Spinach: one cup of spinach is 20% of the RDA of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and curbs overeating. Spinach also contains high amounts of flavonoids, which were shown to prevent cancer.

Parsley: parsley is rich in vitamin B12 often lacking in vegan diets. Parsley also supports kidney function by flushing out excess body fluids.

Apple: the phytonutrients in apples can help regulate your blood sugar and apples are rich in antioxidants.

Lemon: lemons are a rich in vitamin c and cleanse skin and mind.

Ginger: ginger improves the absorption of essential nutrients in the body.

Brazil nuts: brazil nuts are one of the best sources of selenium, an essential mineral, and they are rich in protein.

Water: water is the main compound of the human body and is the best beauty elixir.

THE SUPER 8 SMOOTHIE

Makes 32 oz

1 cup broccoli florets

1 cup baby spinach

1 1/2 red sweet apples, chopped

juice of 1 lemon

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1 inch of ginger

5-7 brazil nuts

1-1.5 cups water

Blend all ingredients and serve immediately. 

Enjoy!

GREEN MACHINE SMOOTHIE

I am feelin' like a green machine :) 

My fuel are only the best, ripe fruits and veggies and I start to crave my greens as soon as I need energy and power or want to relax. One of my favorite greens is spinach, because it is so delectable on its own and matches nearly every fruit. I love spinach to make my green smoothies and green smoothies make it easy for me to consume enough greens in my diet.

The smoothie recipe that I show you today is one that I just created some days ago and I love it! It combines ripe, juicy pineapple and sweet pomegranate with hearty fresh spinach and spicy ginger. This is an anti-cold recipe and here are my top 5 reasons why you should make this smoothie this winter:

1. Pineapple prevents cough and colds. It is loaded with vitamins and minerals as vitamin C and it contains bromelain that was shown to suppress coughs and loose mucus.

2. Pomegranate is a superfood that has been shown to be a cure-all. It is packed with antioxidants and vitamins and stimulates the immune system and wards off the flu.

3. Spinach is packed with vitamin A and helps your skin to stay healthy and retain moisture in winter. Additionally, more than a dozen different flavonoid compounds in spinach are powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer fighting agents.

4. Ginger is warming on a cold day and helps promoting healthy sweating helpful for detoxification during colds and flus.

5. This smoothie tastes out of this world and makes for a low fat, healthy and quick breakfast or snack.

Here is what you need for the green machine smoothie.

GREEN MACHINE SMOOTHIE

Makes 32 oz

2 cups of spinach leaves

3 cups of cubed pineapple

1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

1 inch fresh ginger

3 bananas

Blend all fruits and veggies in a high speed blender.

Enjoy !