Strawberry Pineapple Cucumber

Today’s smoothie ingredients (serves 2):

• 1 cup water
• 1 orange, peeled
• 1.5 cups spinach (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 cup cucumber, chopped
• 1 cup pineapple

Benefits:

• Orange: fiber, potassium, vitamin C and choline found in oranges all support heart health.
• Strawberries: an excellent source of vitamin C
• Cucumber: has the power to freshen your breath
• Pineapple:  contains 75 percent of your daily-recommended value of manganese, an essential mineral that helps develop strong bones and connective tissue
• Spinach: has a compound called oxalic acid, which blocks the absorption of calcium and iron. No worries thought – combining spinach with vitamin C foods like oranges and strawberries will make sure you’re getting all the nutrients you’re slurping down

Nutritional information for both servings:

Calories: 307

Carbs: 73

Fat:0

Protein: 6

Sodium: 36

Sugar: 50

Orange Banana Kale

Seriously, this is candy. It takes exactly like a creamsicle, but is made of only the best-for-you ingredients. Make this simple smoothie NOW!

Today’s smoothie ingredients (serves 2):

• 1 cup almond milk
• 3 oranges
• 2 cups kale
• 1 banana

Benefits:

• Almond Milk: it’s so low glycemic index, your body will use the little amount of carbs it has as energy so the sugars aren’t stored as fat.
• Orange: since they’re full of soluble fiber, this fruit is helpful in lowering cholesterol.
• Kale: is among the most nutrient dense foods in existence.
• Banana: protects against those pesky muscle cramps during workouts and nighttime leg cramps.

Nutritional information for both servings:

Calories: 418

Carbs: 96

Fat:5

Protein: 10

Sodium: 243

Sugar: 50

Kale Lemon Apple

 

 Today’s juice ingredients:

• 6 kale leaves
• 2 romaine leaves
• 1 cucumber (half if very long)
• 1 granny smith
• 1 lemon

  

Benefits:

• Kale: this leafy green cruciferous vegetable that is chock-full of essential vitamins A, C and K as well as minerals like copper, potassium, iron, manganese and phosphorus. 
• Romaine: got protein? Romaine lettuce is 17% protein with 7.7 grams per head.
• Cucumber: made up of 95% water, this is a great subtle addition to your juice to keep you hydrated
• Granny Smith Apple: making your own apple juice that is cloudy with pulp may increase your protection against heart disease.
• Lemon: the acid from the lemon juice acts as an antibacterial force  inside your stomach.

200 calories

Apple Carrot Ginger

  Today’s juice ingredients:

• 4 carrots
• 2 apples (make at least one a granny smith)
• 1 inch cube of ginger

  

Benefits:

• Granny Smith Apple: these apples have a slightly higher potassium content than other apples, which contributes to a steady heart rhythm. 
• Carrot: rich in beta-carotene, which converts into vitamin A in the liver. Great for vision!
• Ginger: improves the absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients in the body.

300 calories