“Fruits and vegetables are loaded with antioxidants, which range from the resveratrol found in red wine, the anthocyanins that make strawberries red and blueberries blue, and the vitamins A, C and E. Diets rich in fruits and vegetables have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. The rats ate supplements made from blueberry juice, but the researchers think the whole fruit may confer even more benefits. You can’t overdose on blueberries”. Journal of Nurtrition ’99
I drink a green drink every day.It is totally the best thing I do for my and my families health. Youth track athletes can really benefit a good carbohydrate before a long day at the meet. Give it a try! I found this great recipe at VegWeb.com go there and try it out an lot’s more!
Blueberry Greens Smoothie
Ingredients
2 cups water
1 cup spinach
1 1/2 cups frozen (or unfrozen) blueberries
1 frozen (or unfrozen, frozen is better) banana
1 tablespoon EFA oil
2 tablespoons (or to taste) agave nectar
Directions:
Put all ingredients into blender and blend it for about 1 min or until the spinach is totally obliterated.
If you didn’t use frozen fruit this smoothie will not be as thick. You can always add some ice to it if you like it chilled.
Don’t be a wimp, try it!
Serves: 1-2
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Good Morning,
Hope all is well!!! Hey we tried the Blueberry Greens Smoothie, well Kailiece did! Im chicken and didnt try it. LOL! And she loved it, however I changed the Blueberries to Strawberries ( she complains about the blueberries inside of muffins) She is just getting over the Flu and I made this to try and get some much needed nutrition into her and cheer her up a little. Tell Lauren nice job at the West Zone JO’s keep up the good work. Nikki
Hey Nikki,
Strawberries are great with spinach too! Good For Kaliece.Hey when are you going to let her come live with me for the summer LOL..Tell her hello and hope to see you onthe track this summer. Thanks for the Congrats,Lauren is have a good time so far this season.