Jocleyn's Green Smoothie

Jocelyn is my middle child and loves healthy things the most out of all my kids. She begs me for a salad to take to school and loves smoothies. She helped me make the one in the picture and she drank the whole thing in a few minutes. It gave her energy to do her theory that she LOVES....ya right!

In your blender, add:

1/2 C. unsweetened almond milk

1/2 C. cold filtered water (add more if it gets too thick)

1 handful spinach

6-8 frozen banana chunks*

1/2 orange, peeled

8 frozen strawberries

*Frozen bananas always taste better in smoothies because the thicken it up and help to make it creamy. At one time, I cut several bunches of bananas in 1-2 inch chunks, lay on cookie sheets, freeze and then store in large zip lock bags. That way, they are always ready.

Days Four - Six

The last few days have been super busy, but I did want to share something with you that continues to help me start my day, especially during this "Nutritarian" quest!

FACT: It is easiest for me to get most of my raw veggies in by putting them in my green smoothie.

Here is what I have been doing the last few days. This is just a take off of THIS smoothie!
In your blender, add:
1 small banana
1 T. chia seeds
1 T. goji berries
1 zucchini, cut up (weird I know, but it actually gives the shake a great consistency)
1 handful fresh spinach
2 Collard Greens leaves
2 small Kale leaves
1 C. frozen mixed berries from Costco
1 C. frozen strawberries
2 dropper-fuls of Stevia (don't know what this is. Go HERE!
1-2 C. ice
1-2 C. water.

Blend all in your Vita-mix and enjoy! This makes a totally large smoothie...but fills me up COMPLETELY and gives me the energy I need for the morning, especially after a hard training morning, like a triathlon bike class combined with a hard training swim!

Two out of my three kids like this smoothie and my husband wants to me make this for him before he goes to work.

Here is the kicker...After I make my smoothie, I take out a little bit and mix in 1 t. chlorella. I down this really fast! This is the highest form of chlorophyll you can buy and can reverse toxins in your body. This is natural energy in a strong-tasting powder form..Not my favorite taste, but it is powerful...let me tell you.

Then, I take another little bit of shake and mix in 1 T. of my "Four Thieves" apple cider vinegar formula...I have not been sick since October...no fever, so sore throat, to coughing...nothing.. I really do attribute my staying healthy (especially when everyone around me has been sick) to this little concoction. You can read about it HERE!

Here is what Dr. Fuhrman says about consuming raw vegetables:
"There is one food that scientific research has shown has a strong positive association with increased longevity in humans. So which food do you think that is?
The answer is raw, leafy vegetables, referred to as salad. Being healthy and owning a disease-resistant body is not luck; it is earned." (Eat to Live pg 72)

"Raw foods have a fast transit time through the digestive tract and result in a lower glucose response and encourage more weight loss than their cooked counterparts. The object is to eat as many raw vegetables as possible, with a goal of one pound (sixteen ounces) daily. (Eat to Live pg. 212-213)

Rotating Your Greens

I just learned that it is important to rotate the greens you are using, not only in your salads, but in your smoothies as well. When we eat the same greens all the time (like I was used to only lettuce and spinach), your body will get the same nutrients and more importantly, each different green has certain amount of alkaloids built in, that when eaten at too high of quantities, acts like a poison.

This makes so much sense to me. No wonder that animals grazing are always moving around to different plants...they know that they can not eat too much of one type of green. Our bodies are the same way. I believe this is God's way of allowing the greens to replenish. If a certain type of greens were consumed depleted, they wouldn't be able to regenerate.

If you are like me, and just used to putting spinach in your smoothie, here are a few other greens to try. Some are certainly stronger than others, but usually taste fine when mixed with fruit and a little stevia. Here are some other greens to try!

Kale

Collard Greens

Swiss Chard

Mustard Greens

Sunflower Sprouts

Dandelion Greens

Yummy Coconut Milk Smoothie

The kids and I tried a new smoothie this morning and everyone loved it. We kind of just made it up:
In your blender add:

1 can lite coconut milk

2-3 C. frozen strawberries

1 cup blueberries

1-2 C. fresh spinach

1 large banana

a few cups of ice

2 Scoops Vanilla Protein Powder

a little water

2-4 T. pure agave nectar (I use Xagave)

Blend and Enjoy!

Yummy Breakfast Smoothie!

adapted from: thebestofrawfoods.com

1 t. bee pollen

1 t. raw cacoa (nibs)

1 T. hemp seeds

1 T. goji berries

1 C. frozen berries

1/2 t. maca powder

1 T. chia seeds

1 t. honey if you need it sweeter

I C. frozen berries

1 C. kale

1 C. spinach

2 Cups water

ice.

Blend all in your Vita-mix and enjoy. This makes a really large smoothy.

I was fascinated with all these super foods and finally learning about them and what they can contribute to your body. I have included links so you to can learn more about each of the things above, you might not know anything about:

BEE POLLEN: is said to contain every know nutrient your body needs. Helps benefit your immune system, build resistance to allergies, cope with stress, and increase energy.

RAW CACOA: unprocessed chocolate contains a large amount of antioxidents and promote cardiovascular health.

HEMP SEEDS: differs from the leafs (marijuana). Hemp seeds do not contain THC, the substance that makes one "high." Hemp seeds contain all the essential amino acids our body needs and is the perfect balance of omega-6 and omega-3 that our body needs.

GOJI BERRIES: "nature's perfect engery fruit."

CHIA SEEDS: these little things are amazing! They help with energy, detoxification, stabalizing blood sugar, heart healthy and soo much more.

MACA. Maca helps calm the nerves, aids in digestion and helps support the adrenal glands.

You should be able to purchase all of these at your local health food store. If not, you can click on my amazon link to purchase the ones I have found at great prices!

ENJOY!