“Every time you eat is an opportunity to nourish yourself.” –superhealinglife.com

When I think of summer, I think of all the sweet smells and tastes of fresh fruits.  Summer is my favorite time of the year!  One of my favorite things to do is stroll through local farmer’s markets and take it all in!  I appreciate all the hard work of local farmers and honor them with my support.

I am always looking to add nutrients into my diet in the easiest way possible. Fresh smoothies will always be a go to for my family and me.  I love the sweet taste of pineapple paired with some fresh baby spinach.  Even though I am not a big fan of kale, when paired with a pungent punch of a granny smith apple, I can still get its health benefits into my diet.

Below I’m sharing 6 of my favorite smoothie combos hoping to inspire your creativity and allow you to take in all the health benefits of this season’s fresh fruits and vegetables.

Pineapple Lime Cilantro Smoothie    

Ingredients:  ½ frozen Banana
1 cup Cilantro
1 inch of Ginger
1 Lime, juice
1 ¼ cup of Pineapple
1 cup of Spinach
1 cup unsweetened Almond Milk
3 Ice Cubes

Instructions:  Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend on high until creamy, smooth and delicious!

Blueberry Avocado Smoothie   
 
Ingredients:  ½ Avocado ripe
1 cup Baby spinach
½ cup Blueberries
1tsp. Grade B Maple Syrup
½ cup Almond Milk Yogurt
½ cup unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
5 Ice Cubes
Instructions:  Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend on high until creamy, smooth and delicious!

Cherry Almond Smoothie  
 
Ingredients:  ½ frozen Banana
1 cup Fresh Baby Spinach
1/3 cup pitted Bing Cherries
2 tbsp. Almond Butter
1 cup unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
3 Ice Cubes
Instructions:  Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend on high until creamy, smooth and delicious!

 Sunrise Super Smoothie  
 
Ingredients: 2 small Carrots
1 tsp. fresh Ginger
1 medium Orange
½ cup fresh Pineapple
½ Tsp. fresh Turmeric
8 oz. Unsweetened Almond or Coconut Milk
5 Ice Cubes

Instructions:  Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend on high until creamy, smooth and delicious!

Kiwi and Spinach Smoothie  
 
Ingredients:  ½ frozen Banana
2 Kiwis
1 cup of Baby Spinach
1 cup of unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
1 tsp. Chia Seeds
3 Ice Cubes

Instructions:  Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend on high until creamy, smooth and delicious!

Green Apple Ginger Smoothie   
 
Ingredients:  1.5 cups Kale
1 Granny Smith Apple
1 Orange
½ frozen Banana
1 tsp. minced Ginger
½ tsp. ground Cinnamon
1 tsp. Chia Seeds
3 Ice Cubes

Instructions:  Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend on high until creamy, smooth and delicious!

I urge you to increase your nutrient intake today! I also urge you to stroll and support your local farmer’s markets.  Healthy eating is easy, fun, delicious and nutritious!

What is your favorite smoothie combo?

Joy Vale
Patient Care Coordinator
July 25, 2018

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