Green Smoothies

I stumbled upon this brilliant woman named Robyn a few months ago...aka, the green smoothie girl. She is committed to living and teaching good health and is most famous for her green smoothies. My first attempt at a green smoothie was a few weeks ago and turned out very, very badly. I was trying to make them in a little cup-sized blender and messed up the portions of each ingredient I was suppose to add. Well a week ago I finally got motivated to try again....and it worked!! I can honestly say I've been drinking a quart of green smoothie every day and enjoying it. They taste good and are EXTREMELY healthy. I encourage anyone and everyone who is searching for methods to better health to give green smoothies a go, or at least to check out Robyn's website or blog. Drinking green smoothies clean out your system, assist weight loss, help eliminate/prevent numerous health problems, boost energy and are a simple and quick way to get your veggies!

Here is a recipe for first-time green smoothie makers that is similar to Robyn's. If you want to purchase her complete '12 Steps to Whole Food' booklet, you can find it on her website. It is pretty pricey but if you purchase the downloadable version it is only $49 and very worth the cost if you are committed to your health! It's more cheep then going to the doctor.

Easy First-Timer Green Smoothie Recipe

1¾ C water or juice (I use juice...%100 percent of course)
1 Tbsp. honey
1 10-oz. bag spinach (it looks like a ton, and it is, but it shrinks in the blender)
1 banana

2 C frozen mixed berries

1 peach, pear, apple, or orange

Blend all until very smooth. Pour in glasses and enjoy, or refrigerate for up to 48 hours. Makes about 3 pints. With the frozen berries it actually ends up looking purple which is much more appetizing then green. I've also experimented with collard greens, purple lettuce, romaine lettuce, and kale. Spinach blends the best (gets really smooth) in my blender. The others tend to make the smoothie kind of chunky. It doesn't bother me but might not be appealing to those of more finicky tastes. Don't give up if it doesn't work the first time! I've given mine to friends and siblings without mentioning the ingredients, and they down them just like my all-fruit smoothies.