Greens are good for us. We know it and we work as many salads into our diet as possible. Let’s be real here though. There are only so many salads you can eat in a given week before you start to feel like a rabbit. Smoothies give you a great alternative to work even more fresh greens into your diet.

If you’re new to green smoothies, I encourage you to give it a try. If you’re used to fruit and yogurt smoothies that look and taste more like a milkshake, a green smoothie may seem like an odd thing. Trust me, they are delicious and will soon become your favorite way to consume your greens.

Making green smoothies is very easy. Get out your blender and add a couple of big handfuls of leafy greens. Good choices for your smoothies include spinach, kale, chard, and even romaine lettuce. Pick your favorite greens and start there. Feel free to mix and match using up whatever greens need to be used up first. Continue reading →

Green smoothies are a great way to make sure you get the nutrients and fresh produce your body needs. If you can add just one large green smoothie to your diet, you can pack quite a few servings of fruit and more importantly low sugar vegetables. If you need a little more convincing, here are some of the big benefits green smoothies have to offer.

Green Smoothies are Full of Nutrients

These popular health drinks are packed with fresh produce including a big serving of leafy greens. That packs a big nutritional punch. In fact, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more delicious and easier way to prepare that many raw veggies. While the actual nutritional makeup will vary depending on the ingredients you choose to use, your smoothie will be full of vitamins and minerals that are good for you. Continue reading →