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Drink Your Vegetables!

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

I know how difficult it can be to get kids to eat their greens each day, but let’s face it, most of us adults struggle to get our recommended servings each day.  And we have so many excuses – not enough time, always on the go, I skip lunch, I skip breakfast – trust me, I’ve tried them all.

ZolaSmoothie-SSTruth is, getting your daily fix of fruits and veggies is easy if you incorporate a green smoothie into your daily routine – here are a few recipe ideas for green smoothies at home or try Zola’s Superfood Smoothie, with 1500mg of green micronutrients such as Spirulina and Chlorella, as a grab and go option.

Sweet Veggie Smoothie Blend:

  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 cup of sliced apple
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup of cucumber (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 cups of ice
  • a dash of nutmeg or cinnamon

Blend this vegetable smoothie until smooth.

Greener and Meaner Smoothie

  • 1  Carrot (chopped)
  • 4  Florets of Broccoli or handful of brussel sprouts (chopped)
  • 2  Handfuls of Spinach
  • 1  Apple (chopped)
  • 2  Oranges (peeled and quartered)
  • Orange Juice to dilute

Blend this vegetable smoothie until smooth.

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Almond-Banana Flaxseed Smoothie Recipe

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

One of my favorite post surf session (or workout) smoothies is the banana, almond flaxseed smoothie.  It packs a nice dose of protein from the flaxseed, probiotics from the Greek yogurt as well as a load of potassium from the bananas.

This is a great morning or afternoon smoothie.  Give it a try!

Ingredients almond banana smoothie

  • 2 large bananas
  • 2 cups almond milk
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed (hempseed works as well)

Directions

  • Blend together all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  • Divide among glasses; serve cold.
  • Enjoy!

What’s in your blender today?

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