Almost a year ago, I introduced Veggie Smoothies into my breakfast routine. Yes, that's right, I said that I drink green vegetables that have been put through a blender. Yummy!
Vegetable Smoothies are a great start to the morning. You don't have a heavy carb sitting in your stomach to start off the day. You also get a huge serving of raw fruits and veggies for the day (and you know you probably aren't consuming enough of that). Because it is raw, there is less for your body to process and you actually get energized quickly as a result. It has been a great addition to my pre-run routine -- I actually got the idea after reading "Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall.
The trick to making it more palatable is to make sure there is enough fruit in your concoction. You can always start off with more fruit and then cut back on your fruit (sugar) as you get used to the taste of your veggie smoothies.
Veggie Smoothie
Serves one.
1 cup almond milk
1 cup spinach, kale, swiss chard
1/2 cup of frozen pineapples
1/2 cup of frozen mangos
1 tsp flaxseed meal
Ice (optional)
Blend together. As simple as that.
Enjoy!
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