Sunday, June 5, 2011

Green Smoothie

For some people, green food is just too much to handle. For me,  green symbolizes "health". This yummy smoothie has all the sweetness your taste buds crave plus all the good vitamins and minerals your body needs. I start most of my days with one of these! If you aren't sure what some of the ingredients are , I have given you a little helpful glossary.

1/4 cup hemp milk
1/4 cup organic apple juice
1/2 banana
1/2 fresh mango
1 teaspoon raw maca powder
1 teaspoon spirulina powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
4 ice cubes
Blend all together in a blender. Then Drink, Smile, Enjoy

Maca root powder is The Inca Superfood.  It is a root vegetable found in Peru that increases energy, regulates hormones , increases stamina . It is full of amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

Spirulina is a blue green algae that is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and carotenoids. Helps to improve the immune system and contains complex B vitamins, zinc, and essential fatty acids.

Hemp Milk is made from the hemp seed. These seeds are rich in Omega fatty acids, contain calcium , zinc, folic acid, and vitamins A. E, B12.. Plus iron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorous

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