Friday, July 30, 2010

Delicious Smoothie Packed with Green Goodness

I'm not a fan of pills.  Capsules are a little easier but still, if I can get it in a powder or a liquid, I'm all over it.  I decided this morning to see how many capsules I could get away with emptying into my smoothie before it got weird (looking or tasting).

I wanted to put Alfalfa in it because it is an awesome green food!  Arab nations call it the "father of herbs" because it's roots grow up to 20 feet into the ground, collecting nutrients many other foods lack.  I also wanted to use a full serving of Ultimate Green Zone.
Benefits:
• Enhances bodily functions, especially elimination.
• Improves overall immunity.
• Helps the body normalize cholesterol levels.
• Provides a meal that is easily absorbed and metabolized into energy.
• Contains a full array of nutrients the body needs from grains.
• Is pH-balancing.
In addition, Ultimate Green Zone contains many of the raw grains that are moderate-high in vitamin B17, which researchers have linked to curing cancer.

For the liquid I used Herbal Punch because it is sweetened with natural honey and also contains water, natural herbal extracts, ascorbic acid, rose hips, and vitamins A, D, C, B1, B2, B6, B12 and niacin.

I enjoy using a Magic Bullet for my smoothies, but I'm sure any blender could make this work.

Smoothie
5-6 frozen strawberries
1/2 banana
5-6 slices frozen peach
5-6 frozen dark cherries
1 large dollop Greek Yogurt
Herbal Punch to cover
2 capsules Alfalfa, empty into smoothie and discard capsule
4 capsules Ultimate Green Zone, empty into smoothie and discard capsule

Blend until smooth.  You may want to start with less Herbal Punch and add more as needed if you like a thicker smoothie.