Here is the latest nutrient-dense smoothie favorite creation out of the McClure kitchen. From our home to yours….enjoy!
Green Superfood Smoothie
Serves 1
Ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut water
3/4 cup almond milk – homemade or organic, unsweetened plain store-bought
1 scoop Garden of Life Raw Protein Powder or your personal preference
1 Tablespoon Hemp seeds
1 Tablespoon Chia seeds
1 Tablespoon Maca (optional)
1 large handful of spinach
Directions:
Blend with 3/4-1 cup ice – add more coconut water for desired consistency.
Note: Add 1/2 or less frozen banana for thicker, creamier consistency.
A few nutrition notes:
Coconut water: carbs, electrolytes, potassium, good for hydration
Almond milk: carbs, protein, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, Vitamin A, D, B-12
Protein powder: protein
Hemp seeds: protein, amino acids, 3:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fat, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, antioxidants such as Vitamin E
Chia seeds: In 2 tablespoons: 11 grams fiber, 4 grams protein, 9 grams fat (5 of which are omega-3s), 18% RDA calcium, 30% RDA manganese, 30% RDA magnesium, 27% RDA phosphorus, and a decent amount of zinc, Potassium, Vitamins B1, B2, b3
Maca: Maca includes 55 phyto-chemicals, including vitamins B1, B2, B12, and Vitamin C, zinc. It has amino acids, calcium and phosphorus as well. Energy boost.
Spinach: In order of amounts from most to least: Vitamin K, Vitamin A, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, calcium, potassium, Vitamin C, fiber, phosphorus, Vitamin B1, zinc, protein, choline, omega-3s, Vitamin B3, pantothenic acid, selenium
We all know that Popeye made himself super strong by eating spinach, but you may be surprised to learn that he may also have been helping to protect himself against inflammatory problems, oxidative stress-related problems, cardiovascular problems, bone problems, and cancers at the same time.
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