Just do it

So a while back I was reading my cousins blog and came across what she calls "the green smoothie" To be quite honest I gagged a bit when I read what it was all about... HOWEVER, I am not one to make judgement on things before I try them... especially things that are SUPER SUPER healthy. So I ventured to the grocery store to pick up some spinach, and Kale, and Chard. I threw in some frozen fruit and a banana and WHALA.... this is what I got...

When I handed Chris his cup he said "SERIOUSLY? It looks like puke." But folks I am here to tell you, it's actually quite tasty :D Once you hear how healthy it is I think you might like to try it too.

Here is a blurb off Mckell's blog on the "healthiness" (is that a word) of the Green Smoothie

Kale helps to release toxins from the body and also helps with regular weight loss. Spinach has tons of healthy protein. All three have amazing amounts of vitamins minerals, fiber... they are a power house of everything a body needs. By blending the greens it helps to unlock all the nutrients so our bodies can easily digest and make use of all the good stuff.

And best of all.... my kids love it. Not many kids eat spinach and Kale and Chard, so the fact that I can get them to drink 16 oz of it in one sitting is fine by me.

So now you all need to go try it.

Here is the basics

Fill your blender up with a mixture of kale, chard and spinach, add some liquid in the bottom ( water is fine... my kids prefer V8 splash)

Blend it all up till its nice and runny

Add in a few more greens and whatever fruit you like to sweeten up the taste. (Fresh fruit has a stronger taste than frozen fruit but either works)

Fill to the top with ice and blend it all up....

there really is no strict recipe my cousin likes lime juice in hers and there is no set amount to the portions, just be creative.

There are about 15 servings of fruits and vegetables in ONE quart. Can't beat that.

SO GO TRY IT... just do it.