Green Drink Smoothies!

Smoothies are amazing. I never used to like them until I tried one that was homemade. Huge difference. Rejuiceanation (not organic) doesn't add sugar, but other places do. You'll just have the Naked smoothies? Well, they never make me feel good, not even close to how I feel after I have had a homemade smoothie and they are also pasteurized. Whats the point?

If you don't have a blender, go to BB&B or Target and spend $20. It's a great investment. If you are attempting to ween yourself off coffee or caffeine in general but still seek energy in the morning and anytime during the day, smoothies are the best way to go.

Try to balance your smoothies with Vegetables as well as Fruits. If you add fruit to these green vegetables in a smoothie, they will be undetectable, and you'll still receive all of the health benefits. 

Broccoli is very rich in fiber — half is insoluble and half is soluble. Broccoli belongs to the cabbage family, collectively known as cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables, which naturally contain two important phytochemicals — indoles and isothiocyanates — are linked to lower rates of cancer.

Kale is part of the Brassica family, a group that also includes cabbage, collard greens and Brussels sprouts. Kale has seven times the beta-carotene of broccoli and ten times more lutein. Also contains powerful phytochemicals called sulforaphane and indoles which helps the body release more detoxification enzymes, quickly clearing potentially carcinogenic substances.

Spinach is a huge source of Vitamins C, A, K, you name it. The flavonoids in spinach help protect against age related memory loss and the lutein in the little green leaf makes it one of the best foods in the world to prevent age related macular degeneration.

Other greens you can put in your smoothies are Arugula, Basil, Collard Greens, Parsley, Mint, Green Peppers, Cucumbers, Celery, and the infamous Wheatgrass. All of these ingredients have their own health benefits so it's up to you what should go in your diet.

Make sure to add fruit to your green drink. Better flavor and more vitamins, minerals, and sometimes fats (Avocado and Coconut - both are fruits).

Bananas, Apples, Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Pineapples, Mangos, Grapes, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Lemons, Limes, and many more fruits can make your smoothies more enjoyable. For that smoothie feel to your smoothies, make sure you add some kind of liquid such as Orange Juice or Coconut Milk.

Other things you can add to your smoothies are these Superfoods:

Acai Berries – extremely high in antioxidants.

Almond Butter – high in monounsaturated fats.

Aloe Vera – detox the colon.

Avocado – one of the healthiest sources of good fats.

Cayenne Pepper – improve cardiovascular health.

Chocolate (raw) – delicious and high in antioxidants.

Coconut (oil, milk, water, meat) – miracle food; good for the skin, healthy source of fats; replenishing.

Flaxseed (oil, seeds) – high in Omega-3 fatty acids.

Garlic – antibacterial and antiviral properties, flavor.

Ginger – great for digestive issues and prevents nausea.

Pumpkin – highe in vitamin E and beta-carotine; great for your skin.

Sprouts – tiny powerhouses of vitamins and minerals.

Wheatgrass – liquid energy; extremely nutrient rich.

Get creative - it would be very difficult to mess this up. No matter what combinations you come up with, it's sure to be good. Share your creations, what works and what doesn't, let us know!