There are some things I do for my body every day and my green smoothie is one of them. I am not a juicer because I’m a greedy girl and I want ALL of that fibre! I want to poop on the daily to keep my colon clean and free of carcinogens, keep my skin clear and remove the excess peri-menopausal hormones that cause hot flashes and mood swings. I want to feed and nurture the beautiful ecosystem that is my microbiome with fibres I can’t digest for myself so that they, in turn, thank me by keeping my gut lining healthy and encourage the production of B vitamins and serotonin in the gut (my second brain) This makes me happy - literally and figuratively!
Leafy greens are rich in magnesium - the relaxation mineral. They are also dense with calcium, in a form that is a more absorbable than from dairy products - which means aging with strong bones and teeth. Dark leafy greens are rich in iron for healthy blood and a fully oxygenated body. Vitamin K helps with healthy blood clotting and wound healing. vitamin A is an anti-oxidant in the form of beta carotene creates healthy tissues and gums. Last but not least vitamin C for energy, healthy tissues, improved immunity, anti-cancerous and anti-oxidant properties. SOOO much goodness ladies!
I want to support my lovely liver in its job of breaking down the excess hormones that come with menopause, caffeine, alcohol and other toxins. I know this lovely lady needs the vitamin and mineral support of leafy greens and a daily dose of toxin cleansing fibre in order to do her job efficiently.
My daily Green Smoothie is an act of self care.
Don’t you deserve to treat yourself on the daily in the same way?
Daily Mineral Dense/Fibre Rich Green Smoothie
1 fresh pineapple skin removed and fruit sliced and diced
1 bunch fresh kale roughly chopped
1 lime juiced
1/4 English cucumber chunk chopped
1 thumb sized piece of fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
1/4 teaspoon spirulina powder if desired
3 cups filtered water or sufficient to provide your perfect consistency
Optional Add In’s
2 whole kiwi fruit peeled
1 small sharp apple
Juice of a second lime
1 bunch parsley or cilantro
Blend all of the ingredients in a high performance blender until smooth. Pour into mason jars and seal. Store in the refrigerator for daily consumption.
Expect a little colon love-you-back on a daily basis!
If you love Kale you will enjoy my recipe for my Paprika Shrimp with Red Pepper and Kale for a taste of Southern cooking.