Something else that's important to me is to consume as many fruits and vegetables as I possibly can each day, which is one of the reasons I love to make smoothies. When I make them for myself, I don't worry about the color of the finished product. I just toss a bunch of fresh and frozen fruits and veggies into my blender or NutriBullet, add a little liquid (almond milk, coconut water, or fruit juice), and pulverize it so I can drink it on the run.
Here's an example of a smoothie recipe that's packed with nutrients:
- 1 cup raw organic kale
- 1/2 cup raw organic baby carrots
- 1/2 cup raw organic cauliflower
- 4 large frozen organic mixed berries
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup coconut water
Blend on high until the consistency is smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy.
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| Delicious red smoothie Photo courtesy of Alvimann/Morguefile.com |
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When I make smoothies for my husband, I try to stay with a color group - green, orange, red, or purple - to make it more appetizing. When I use kale, I'll add kiwi and pineapple for a rich green color. For orange, I'll add carrots, peach slices, and apple juice. Red usually consists of strawberries, carrots, beets, and coconut water. For purple, I use blueberries, a small amount of kale, cauliflower, and grape juice.
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Here are links to some other delicious recipes you might want to try:
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