Spinach is a natural weight loss food, a simple fact that has helped me see this green leaf with greater appreciation. Spinach offers twice as much fiber as any other green and it's a great source of potassium and vitamin C. And as if this wasn't enough, it's been linked to helping fight cancer and heart disease.
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All science and medicine aside though, what's not to love about a green smoothie? Flavored with a favorite ripe fruit and a little bit of honey or agave syrup, it makes for an awesome mid-afternoon snack or a power breakfast treat to star your day with great energy. I bet you will love this quick recipe. So why don't you try it TODAY?!
As always, use fresh ingredients. When making the perfect smoothie, start with the solids, move on to adding the liquids and don't forget to pulse as you blend to get the right creamy consistency before adding ice as your final step.
Monster spinach smoothie
Serves 1
1 ripe banana
1 cup of almond milk
A couple of handfuls of fresh spinach
1 tablespoon of agave nectar
Ice
Directions:
Add all ingredients, except for the ice cubes, to a blender and pulse until smooth. Add ice cubes and blend until smoothie consistency is achieved.
Enjoy!
NOTE: Like with everything related to all matters of your health, don't forget to talk to your doctor before starting any diet.
