Dark leafy greens contain calcium and other vitamins that help promote better sleep. When making the Green Smoothie you are adding Kale (calcium) and Flaxseed (Omega-3s).
The calcium in this drink helps promote a better sleep, while giving you many nutrients and vitamins. Not only are you helping your body get a better rest, but you’re eating healthier. You’re body works 24 hours a day, and adding recipes like this into your diet will help you battle heart disease, diabetes, indigestion, help you lose weight, and much more!
Green Smoothie Recipe
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Makes: 2 servings, about 1 3/4 cups each
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
NUTRITION PROFILE
- 2 ripe medium bananas
- 1 ripe pear or apple, peeled if desired, chopped
- 2 cups chopped kale leaves, tough stems removed (see Notes)
- 1/2 cup cold orange juice
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 12 ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (see Notes)
PREPARATION
- Place bananas, pear (or apple), kale, orange juice, water, ice cubes and flaxseed in a blender. Pulse a few times, then puree until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
TIPS & NOTES
- Notes:Choose organic kale when possible. Nonorganic can have high pesticide residue.
- Look for ground flaxseeds (or flaxmeal) in the natural-foods section of large supermarkets or in natural-foods stores. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
NUTRITION
Per serving: 240 calories; 3 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 55 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 5 g protein; 8 g fiber; 38 mg sodium; 987 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (210% daily value), Vitamin C (208% dv), Potassium (28% dv), Magnesium (21% dv), Folate (18% dv).
Carbohydrate Servings: 3
Exchanges: 2 1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable