Evan's Kick-Ass Green Smoothie Recipe

Health and Vitality 

Green smoothie's are almost always synonymous with great health, energy, vitality & general kick assery-- and theres a reason for this.  Green smoothies are usually PACKED with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fiber, antioxidants,  phytochemical's & flavonoids (if those last couple terms lost you shoot me an email and i'd be happy to explain!).

Green smoothies are in general healthier than fruit or vegetable juices.  Aside from you making your smoothie FRESH, juicing reduces the amount of vitamins & minerals available plus extracts ALL fiber!  In addition, most store bought juices are void of enzymes that can help make a HEALTHIER you!

Ingredients / Recipe

KALE

(Handful) 

Excellent source of: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B Complex, Copper, Manganese. Iron, dietary fiber, Calcium, potassium, vitamin E, vitamin B2, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, Omega-3 Fatty Acids / Fiber / Folate / Niacin / Digestion

Spinach 

(Handful) 

Antioxidants / Good source of vitamins A, B2, C and K / Contains Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Iron, Calcium and Potassium.

Pineapple

(3 small chunks)

Immune System Support / Awesome source of Vitamin C / Bone strength / Eye health / Awesome source of Vitamin C / Digestion / Anti-Inflammatory benefits.

GINGER

(.5", cut from root)

Reduces pain and inflammation / Helps managing arthritis, headaches & menstrual cramps / Warming effect and stimulates circulation / Inhibits rhinovirus, which can cause the common cold / It inhibits such bacteria as Salmonella, which cause diarrhea, and protozoa, such as Trichomonas / Reduces gas and painful spasms.

Greek Yogurt 

(1 TBSP)

Great Source of protein / Probiotics / B-12 / Good Source Potassium  

ORGANIC APPLE CIDER 

(2oz)

Antioxidants / Phytochemical's / Phenolics / Flavonoids / Carotenoids 

*All of which may play a key role in fighting some chronic diseases according to a study published in the May 2004 issue of "Nutrition Journal

In addition, people who regularly consume apples have a lowered risk of cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes and some forms of cancer. 

Give this recipe a try and if you feel it's health benefits as much as I do please give it a share on social media or leave a comment in section below! 

                                 Evan Supanich 

            Co-Owner/Personal Trainer 

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