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EVERYDAY SMOOTHIE

Smoothies come out best when prepared with a NutriBullet or other high powered blender. Fill the container with 50% greens and then add the other ingredients. 

Ingredients
  • 1-2 handfuls of spinach, baby kale, arugula, romaine, etc.
  • ¼ cup chopped celery, carrots, cucumber or any combination if desired
  • 1 scoop Raw, Organic, Vegan protein powder, e.g. Sun Warrior, Vega, Plant Fusion, Raw, etc.
  • 1 cup plant-derived milk, e.g., almond, coconut, hemp or flax OR coconut water
  • 1 cup cut frozen fruit(s)
  • Slices of frozen or fresh banana (about a half)
  • 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: cinnamon, 1 Tbsp chia seeds, 1 tsp maca powder or raw cacao, 1 Tbsp of cashews
Approximate calories = 400

Directions
1 Put greens into blender first, then add other vegetables, protein, milk and fruit. If prepared the night before, chia seeds thicken the mix.
2 Blend until smooth.
3 Have this smoothie every morning for breakfast. Change the greens occasionally and try different fruit flavors.
4 The phytonutrients and antioxidants from the vegetables and fruits will stimulate the liver to ramp up its detoxification efforts.
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  • Welcome
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  • It's Easy!
  • Nutrition and Complete Health
  • Personal Training and Complete Health
  • Body Renewal by Judi
  • RECIPES
    • Baked Asparagus With...
    • Balsamic Chicken
    • Cashew Creme
    • Chicken, Squash and Chickpea Stew
    • Chocolate Chia Pudding
    • Coconut Cauliflower Mash
    • Detox Smoothie
    • Everyday Smoothie
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake
    • Glazed Salmon
    • Homemade Ketchup
    • Lemon Chicken
    • Mango Tilapia
    • Medjool Date Apple Salad
    • Minimalist Black Bean Burger
    • Quinoa with Pomegranate and Pistachio
    • Tangy Salad Dressing
    • Turkey Meatloaf with Homemade Ketchup
  • ASK THE NUTRITIONIST!
    • HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT SMOOTHIE
    • DO I NEED SUPPLEMENTS?
    • WHY NOT PEANUTS?
    • WHY BE GLUTEN-FREE?
    • WHAT ABOUT COW'S MILK? PART 1
    • WHAT ABOUT COW'S MILK PART 2
    • WHY ARE CARBONATED BEVERAGES HARMFUL?
    • HOW CAN I BOOST MY METABOLISM?
    • LEARN >
      • The Myth of Willpower - NEW!
      • Alcoholic Beverages and Weight Loss
      • Glycemic Index
      • Probiotics
      • Protein and Your Body
      • Omega 3's, Omega 6's and Flaxseed
  • Testimonials
    • About "It's Easy Eating!"tm
    • About Mary
    • About Teens
  • Are You Ready to Change?
  • Blog
  • Contact Judi