Anti-Inflammatory Green Smoothie

Here is the recipe for a great anti-inflammatory green smoothie:

1. Fill 3/4 of your blender with organic dark leafy green vegetables. It could be kale, spinach, chard, collard greens, etc., or any mix of dark leafy greens you prefer.

2. Add 1 to 3 servings of your favorite fruit, fresh or frozen. I like to add 1/2 of a frozen banana sometimes to add creaminess and 1 cup of berries because they’re the highest in antioxidants, but any combination you like is fine. If you happen to have diabetes or pre diabetes, the best low glycemic foods are berries, apples and oranges.

3. If you are not too used to the taste of green smoothies, especially if you are adding stronger tasting greens like kale and collard greens, you may add a natural sweetener like 2 or 3 dates. If you are a diabetic, pre diabetic or have high triglycerides, I would recommend adding GREEN stevia powder (this is ground up stevia leaves, here’s a link to get it online: https://a.co/d/12SuHGV)

4. Add enough water to blend (up to 1/2 or 3/4 of the blender) and blend until smooth.

5. You can also add 1 to 2 tablespoons of flax or chia seeds for added anti-inflammatory power.

6. IF you are planning to have a smoothie INSTEAD of a meal I would recommend adding any or all of the following additional ingredients so you won’t be hungry too soon: a handful of raw nuts such as walnuts or almonds, 1/4 cup of rolled oats, 1/2 cup of plant milk.