I had been reading rave reviews about the benefits of green smoothies. The difference between green juice and a green smoothie is the latter is made in a blender, not a juicer. Grab handfuls of green leafy veggies - spinach, kale, lettuce, herbs, add some fruit for sweetness (fruits that can be juiced in a blender - grapes, pineapple, watermelon, berries, pear), add water and blend. Green smoothies are praised for the energy they give and for filling you up. Liquefied food is easier for your body to digest, and unlike juices, the fiber is not removed in the smoothie, so it is a more filling drink.
So this morning I made my first green smoothie - 3 handfuls of spinach, 1 handful of mint, and 2 handfuls of dark purple grapes from Spain. (They are my favorite ones but I do not know their proper name, they are smaller and sooooo sweet).
It blended right up! And it is delicious!! I am amazed! You have to "chew" it a bit in your mouth, especially since there were seeds in the grapes (grapeseed - very nutritious!) but this is an absolutely delicious and healthy way to start the day!
For the curious and the converted alike,
here is a link to 70 Green Smoothie Recipes.
Enjoy and happy health!
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