Now I know some of you may be thinking, “green smoothie yum yuck!” But… please don’t shoot down anything you’ve never tried. There is a big misconception when it comes to healthy food, and likewise, we also have color associations with food. It’s quite comical how much goes into (your thoughts) of the taste of food before you even try it. I remember in elementary school a popular brand decided to put out green ketchup..YES GREEN…Now, the ketchup apparently tasted the same, they just made it a cool color for kids. Eagerly I had my mother buy it and of course when it came time to use it, I was disgusted. I had always associated ketchup with the color red and even though it tasted the same, it wasn’t red so I didn’t want it. A lot of people do that now with food which is why many foods are artificially enhanced with chemicals to make them appear brighter or more natural looking in color. Soda for instance (which I don’t recommend consuming, or only consume in small amounts) is nothing but acidic carbonated water, an artificial flavor, and depending on the flavor they add, artificial coloring.. How many people would buy a clear strawberry soda?? Not many. Food, marketing, and the psychology of it all is quite interesting. I may post more on this at a later date. Anyway… green smoothies are very healthy, nutrient packed, and delicious.

Now, all green smoothies don’t taste the same but I will give some tips to make a simple green smoothie. Once you have the basics you can add or subtract at your own discretion. The purpose of the green smoothie is..well.. to get your greens in on a more cellular and digestible level. I recommend, 2-3 different types of greens (ie. dandelion, collards, spinach).. add those ingredients in the blender with about 1-2 cups of water and blend. Ok… I know what you’re thinking.. that doesn’t sound appetizing but we aren’t done. Next you add your fruit, I stick with apples since they are really sweet and act as a neutral when paired with veggies. About 2 (whole) apples fully sliced will do.. add to the blender and blend. Since collards and dandelion are pretty strong I also add about 2 (whole) sliced pears to the mix. Blend that on high until liquified. Next, if you have any extras, maybe fresh lemon juice, or any additional supplemental powder you can add that too. I promise it tastes DELICIOUS and it’s healthy. I’ve tested this recipe on my most carnivorous friends and they all love it. Ive even been asked for the recipe so here it is. Give it a try!! If it doesnt turn out so great, tweak it.. you may have to work your way up 80% veggies 20% fruit but progress is progress. This is great for breakfast or lunch and you can make a batch to last up to 3 days…It fills you up, gives you energy, and helps your body.. Cant get any better than that!!  Let me know how it turns out!! 🙂