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Pooh Bear Smoothie. The following article was written by Carissa Leventis-Cox of Mama in the Kitchen, and she ain’t cookin’!
I can’t say it’s always easy feeding my family vegetables. Fruits are easy, but vegetables can be tough—particularly greens. Sometimes, as soon as my son sees a huge plate of salad in front of him, he sulks and says, “Oh no! Not again! Why can’t I just drink my favorite smoothie?” Admittedly, the easiest way to get my son to eat more greens is through green smoothies. Here is a recipe for our basic smoothie, which my son says “tastes just like honey” (although the recipe only contains fruit), which is why we have named it our “Pooh Bear Smoothie.” A Different Kind of Smoothie. I sat down with a precious girlfriend for lunch at Fiddlecakes the other day and she told me about green smoothies.
Huh? It was a smoothie, but was packed with greens such as spinach and kale, fruit, and sometimes even protein powder. Munching on my gluten free brownie, I listened as she told me about how much energy she and her husband have had since they’ve started drinking them. Well, since trying one (which I was a bit nervous about, I’ll admit) I’ve been hooked and have really noticed a difference in my energy.
Green Smoothie for Weight Loss? One of my absolute favorite things is a Green Smoothie.
It’s a fast, easy, and delicious way to get a big dose of vitamins and minerals, plus it tastes FANTASTIC!! Don’t let the color’s fool you!! It is sweet and filling – even the kids love it!! They love to name it the “Monster Smoothie” or “Shreck Smoothie” or some other fun name but believe me, kids go crazy for it!! And it’s a great way to sneak in some powerful green nutrition into their diet. It’s super fast to make and a great breakfast or snack option, especially for people on the go and those looking to lose weight. This recipe is super simple. THERE’S SO MUCH GOD DAMN SPINACH in this shit even. THERE’S SO MUCH GOD DAMN SPINACH in this shit even Popeye can’t hate.
Yeah spinach makes you swoll as fuck, we know that. But did you know just one cup of spinach is over 300% of your daily recommended Vitamin A? Sweet fuck. You worried about acne? Wrinkles? IF YOU SMOKE cigarettes (tumblr crew I’m looking at you), DO NOT take any Vitamin A or beta carotene supplements. You want to make this shit at home and tell Jamba Juice they can go fuck themselves by not paying for their high calorie sugary shit? SPINACH COOLEREctoplasm free and Dr. 2 handfuls of spinach (about 2 cups)2 frozen bananas1 cup chopped and skinned cucumber4 medium chunks of pineapple1 cup coconut water or tap1/4 cup orange juice1 tablespoon flax oil (optional)6-8 mint leaves (optional, but I dig that shit)yields ~20 ounces Toss that shit in a blender and zap it. Seriously though, fuck Jamba Juice. Vegan Detox Green Monster Smoothie {with kale, strawberry, cucumber, & banana}
Do you find it really difficult to eat healthy when Fall comes around?
I do. I blame it on the excessive pumpkin spice latte advertisements that make me want to cuddle up on the couch and watch The Notebook while maybe eating eat a pumpkin pie pop-tart. Please tell me I’m not the only one? But don’t you worry, I have a solution in the form of food. An easy morning smoothie; it’s vegan, and delicious enough to make you forgive yourself for all of that excessive cookie consumption last week. So what’s in this little green monster? Almond Milk — Not only is almond milk dairy-free, but it provides excellent nutritional benefits.
Sometimes I add in the following: almond or peanut butter, blueberries, mango, ginger, or lemon. Green Detox Smoothies to Try Today. We all heard that we should eat 5 to 10 portions of fruits and vegetables per day.
But it’s not always as easy as it sounds. Hopefully, there’s a delicious way to way to boost your daily fruits and vegetables intake: green smoothies! Green smoothies are an excellent way to add more dark leafy green vegetables in your diet. Smoothies are among the ultimate detox foods. Just adding one green smoothie a day to your diet can yield tremendous results. Health Benefits of Green Smoothies Easy weight management Detoxification Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables (Particularly Greens) Easier digestibility and nutrient assimilation Antioxidants Increased energy Mental clarity and focus Increased fiber intake Clearer skin Very alkalizing for the body Builds stronger bones 3 of my favorite green detox smoothies Hello Kiwi Ingredients: 2 cups green seedless grapes 3 kiwis 1 orange 2 tbsp of Aloe Vera juice 5 leaves romaine lettuce 2 cups water Blend together in a blender until very smooth.