Do green smoothies deserve their reputation as staples of health and wellness? The answer lies in the nutrition and quality of the ingredients you use in your smoothie. If a smoothie is made solely of fruit and vegetables, it’s lower in protein and healthy fats than a green smoothie with nut butter and protein powder. Protein, fibre and fat are essential ingredients for a balanced meal and should be considered essential for a breakfast green smoothie.

Health benefits –

·       Kale is low in calories, one of the most nutrient dense foods and one of the best sources of vitamin K, and is very high in antioxidants.

TROPICAL GREEN SMOOTHIE

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1 ripe banana

1 cup (150 g) frozen mango and pineapple chunks

1 tsp hempseed

1 tsp protein powder

handful of spinach and kale

1 cup (250 ml.) coconut water

Process all ingredients in a high-speed blender at high speed for a minute until creamy and smooth and pour into glasses.

GREEN SMOOTHIE

1 ripe banana

1 apple

1 kiwi fruit

½ avocado

1 tbsp nut butter

romaine lettuce leaves

handful of organic spinach

1 cup (250 ml.) plant milk

Process all ingredients in a high-speed blender at high speed for a minute until creamy and smooth and pour into a glasses.