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