Green Smoothie Recipes
According to the CDC, only 26 percent of Americans eat vegetables three or more times a day. One of my favorite ways to start my day and add more veggies and leafy greens in my diet is through blending a mixture of leafy greens and vegetables for an incredibly delicious, nutrient-dense and energizing smoothie.
Blending vs Juicing. I prefer blending in a Vitamix, Nutri-Bullet or any other high-powered blender versus juicing, although juicing can be a better option for those who have malabsorption problems, a damaged intestinal lining, or a serious disease such as cancer. When veggies and greens are blended compared to juiced, all of the fiber is retained. Although juicing is nutrient-dense, it’s void of fiber, fat and protein, does not fill you up, can trigger an insulin spike, and the amount of veggies and greens needed is nearly triple when juicing as opposed to blending.
The health benefits of blended green drinks are endless: they’re rich in chlorophyll; chock-full of fiber, vitamins, minerals, nutrients and phytochemicals; highly alkaline; very filling; encourage detoxification; effective at nixing cravings; nourishing for beautiful skin; healthier bowel movements; allows for a wider variety and increased intake of veggies in your diet; and it’s a healthy, nourishing meal option that is quick and easy to make, something even the kids will enjoy.
Green Drinks: the Dos and Don'ts
Green Drinks: the Dos and Don'ts
- Always use organic, pesticide-free greens, veggies and ingredients
- Rotate the types of greens that you blend and use a variety of in-season greens
- Don’t use the same leafy green such as kale day after day after day
- Always include a healthy source of fat (coconut oil, avocado, nuts or seeds) to the smoothie to increase nutrient absorption from the greens
- Chew your smoothies to breakdown the nutrients and encourage easier digestion
- Use mainly veggies and leafy greens
- Be creative with the addition of various herbs and spices
- Limit the amount of fruit used and instead use more veggies and leafy greens
- Blend vs juicing to increase fiber intake, reduce insulin-spike, and increase satiety
- Shop at your local Farmer’s market for a variety of in-season, organic veggies and greens.
- Be creative with the ingredients. Add something new such as moringa or purslane.
- Add your favorite protein powder or detox powder to make a complete meal
- One last thought, it’s super important to thoroughly clean the blender after each use with hot water, a couple of drops of dish soap and a little bit of white vinegar and baking soda, otherwise mold can begin to develop, contaminating your beverage.
| * 3 kale leaves r 3 cups spinach | * 1/2 green apple |
| * 6-8 dandelion stalks (great for the liver) | * 1/2 cucumber |
| * Handful fresh Italian parsley | * 1 celery stalk |
| * Watercress (great for detoxing estrogens) | * Knuckle fresh ginger root |
| * Fresh cilantro (great for chelating heavy metals) | * Juice from a fresh lime |
Add water adjusting the amount depending on your desired consistency. After blending the above, add coconut oil or coconut manna, 2 scoops of grass-fed Vital Whey vanilla protein and 1-2 scoops of Protoclear or Nutriclear Detox powder and ice.
Mean 'n Green Liver Detox
Mean 'n Green Liver Detox
- 1/2 cucumber
- 3-4 cups kale, Swiss Chard or Spinach
- 1 lime, peeled
- 1/2 lemon, peeled
- 1/2 avocado
- 2 scoops Protoclear or NutriClear Detox Powder
- 2 scoops grass-fed whey protein or 1 scoop PurePaleo protein or 2 scoops PurePea protein
- Water and ice.
Liver-Boosting Beet Blend
- 1 beet with the greens
- 2-3 carrots
- 1 lemon, peeled
- 1 knuckle ginger, peeled
- 1 large handful parsley
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 scoops Nutriclear or Protoclear Detox Powder
- 2 scoops grass-fed whey protein or 1 scoop PurePaleo protein or 2 scoops PurePea protein
Love Your Liver Green Smoothie
- 1 or 2 celery stalks
- 1 lime, peeled
- 3-4 cups dandelion greens (or other bitter green)
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 small green apple
- 2 sprigs fresh mint
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 scoops Nutriclear or Protoclear Detox Powder
- 2 scoops grass-fed whey protein or 1 scoop PurePaleo protein or 2 scoops PurePea protein
Be creative…..Get a variety of nutrients by changing the ingredients that you blend
A person can become too acidic by eating too many acid-forming foods, which creates the perfect environment for diseases, including cancer to occur. Acid-forming foods include sugar and artificial sweeteners, factory-farmed animal protein, coffee, alcohol, HFCS, vegetable oils, soda, grains, and all processed and fast foods. Diet is a major factor in acid/alkaline balancing, but other factors can encourage an acidic environment such as, breathing polluted air, drinking contaminated water, excessive exercising, overdoing the alcohol, eating chemicals, GMOs and glyphosate, and physical, emotional, electromagnetic, environmental and mental stress. Once you're overly acidic, your body will let you know through aches, pains, all sorts of health problems, and eventually disease. Symptoms of an acidic environment
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Green smoothies are an excellent way to reduce acidity and increase alkalinity! Read more about acid/alkaline and find more recipes in my books, The Power of 4 and Fat Loss Revolution. As a holistic nutritionist and functional health practitioner, my philosophy is to identify the root cause of any underlying health issues, slowly "peel away the layers of the onion," and design a healing protocol and comprehensive LIFESTYLE plan specific to your unique biochemistry so you can heal, experience vibrant health, balanced hormones and look, think and feel better than ever for a lifetime. I consult with men and women throughout the United States, and with clients locally in the Phoenix area. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation! Copyright © Paula Owens. All Rights Reserved. Please note that all content on this blog is copyright © Paula Owens and may NOT be used, reproduced or copied without expressed written permission. You may cite with an author credit for personal use. Reproduction of any article found on Paula Owens’ blog may be shared and are permissible ONLY when instructions found at the bottom of this blog are followed. Thank you. Related articles |
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