The Lean Green Machine

I must admit, until recently I thought that in order for green smoothies to be good for you they had to taste like...well, just sick and wrong. But I've been playing around with different fruits and veggies and I have to say, I LOVE green smoothies now! They're actually pretty hard to mess up! Go figure!

They're super easy, really fast and incredibly good for you. I'm not the only one who thinks so either...my husband is even hooked on them!

Here's the scoop on why I love these ingredients. Every ingredient in here is loaded with antioxidants, contain anti-inflammatory properties, help fight against cancer and are bursting with fiber! This helps you feel fuller for longer which supports weight loss. Include one of these a day and you'll be lovin your skinny jeans in no time!

The apple, pear, avocado, kale and spinach all contain elements that fight the effects of aging on your brain which means they help prevent Alzheimer's disease. They all reduce cholesterol, have loads of vitamin C and help regulate blood pressure.

The pear, spinach and celery all include pretty impressive levels of folate which are essential for pregnant women. It helps diminish the risk for neural tube birth defects.

Celery and cucumber both have a lot of water in them so they help to rehydrate your body.

So, all in all this smoothie is amazing and tastes amazing too! This is one you should definitely try! In addition, you can totally put your own spin on it! Add in your favorite fruits and veggies - try it out! It's really hard to mess up!

The Lean, Green Machine

3/4 cup coconut or almond milk
1 apple
1 pear
1/2 avocado
1 banana
1 cup packed spinach OR 2 leaves of kale
2 celery stalks
1/2 cucumber

-Blend it all up and enjoy!

-For beginners I recommend trying the spinach first. It's delicious and the flavor is less assertive.


My sources: besthealthmag.ca, medicalnewstoday.com, aperfectpear.com, healthdiaries.com, mindbodygreen.com, whfoods.com