Pear Orange Grape

Today’s smoothie ingredients:

• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups of kale
• 1 pear, sliced
• 1 banana
• 1 orange
• 1 cup grapes
• 5 ice cubes

Benefits:

Pears: have anti-oxidant and anti-carcinogen glutathione which help prevent high blood pressure and stroke.

Oranges: full of beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant protecting the cells from being damage which also protects the skin from free radicals and prevents the signs of aging.

Grapes: a wonderful source of micro-nutrients like copper, iron, and manganese, all of which are important in the formation and strength of the bones.

Banana: easily digested and easy on the stomach.

Kale: chock-full of essential vitamins A, C and K as well as minerals like copper, potassium, iron, manganese and phosphorus.

Calories: 436 Carbs: 111 Fat: 1 Protein: 7 Sodium: 50 Sugar: 66

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

Goji Orange Lemonade

 

Today’s smoothie ingredients: (2 servings)

• 1/4 cup dried goji berries
• 1 frozen banana 
• 2 navel oranges
• 1/2 cup lemonade coconut water 
• 2 teaspoon hemp seeds
• 2 cups of ice

Benefits:

• Goji Berries: these little powerhouses contain 18 amino acids, 21 minerals, glyconutrients for cell communication and more beta-carotene than any other food on earth;
• Banana: act as a prebiotic, stimulating the growth of friendly bacteria in the bowel;
• Navel Oranges: chock full of vitamin C, which helps to to protect cells by neutralizing free radicals (the cause of chronic diseases like cancer or heart disease);
• Coconut Water (lemonade flavor): Vita Coco makes theirs with a natural lemon puree and nutritious coconut water, so it’s full of electrolytes that replenish while quench thirst.
• Hemp Seeds: Hemp seeds are rich in disease-fighting, plant-based phytonutrients and anti-aging antioxidants, like vitamin E.

Nutritional information: (for 1 serving)

Calories: 320

Carbs: 67

Fat: 3

Protein: 9

Sodium: 134

Sugar: 27