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I support people on their journey to wellness through nutrition and lifestyle coaching! I am passionate about teaching people how lifestyle choices can be fun, inspiring and positively affect all aspects of their lives. I love guiding people to wellness one meal at a time!! I am also a passionate mama, a yogi and I love to cook!

Thursday, July 22, 2010

GREENING IT UP WITH A NUTRITION PACKED GREEN SMOOTHIE!!!

Last night I got home from work around 7:30pm. I really didn't feel like a big meal so I decided to blend up a nourishing Green Smoothie. What...Smoothie for dinner, you ask?? I say....why not?? Smoothies are a great way to pack in a ton of nutrition all in one tasty drink. My smoothie last night packed in more nutrition than most people get in a day or for some a week. 
And yes...I did say tasty. You can make them delicious. All you have to do is add some great fruit and if your taste buds are anything like mine....some raw cacao powder!!!
Last nights smoothie was creamy, tasty, health supportive and easy!!! Quick clean up too; one knife, one blender and one glass!!
Here is the recipe:
  • 1/4 avocado
  • 1/2 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 tbsp of raw cacao powder (I love Navitas Naturals, if you are looking for it you can purchase it at my clinic in Vaughan...for more info go to www.vaughanmedicalcentre.com )
  • 4 strawberries, I used frozen (local strawberries that I froze)
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 10 drops of vanilla stevia drops (you could also use agave, raw honey or pure maple syrup to taste)
  • 4 fresh swiss chard leaves (picked fresh from my garden)
  • 1 tsp Schinoussa Sea Vegetables (can also be purchased at my clinic in Vaughan or the health food store)
  • 2 tbsp of brown rice protein powder
  • water to cover
Blend, pour into a glass and ENJOY!!! Add a straw if you like!! (for some reason a straw seems to make it more special)
NOTE - If you don't have frozen fruit on hand, add some ice to the mix. Green smoothies seem to taste better when they are cold.

If you are looking for more Green Smoothie recipes or wanting to do a green smoothie cleanse, check out the online tutorial by fellow nutritionist Meghan Telpner. It is jam packed with information!!!
http://www.meghantelpner.com/shop/new-green-smoothie-cleanse-2nd-edition-cleanse-and-weight-loss-guide
PLEASE NOTE - Consult your health care practitioner before beginning any cleansing routine!!

PLEASE SHARE!!! I LOVE READING YOUR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS!!!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SMOOTHIE RECIPE???
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  1. dailygreenbarJuly 22, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    hi I love green smoothies. I use the same base orange/water/ice then blend greens usually silverbeet/kale/spinach/Asian greens also barley grass powder with ginger/goji berries/ground chia and lemon lime juice with lemon rind-and the fruit-I love kiwi/ frozen banana sometimes berries pear and apple and in summer mango- delicious! I was so inspired started my blog dailygreenbar.blogspot.com
    Jane

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  2. Jamie LangloisJuly 23, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    Thanks for sharing Jane. Those are some great ideas!!!
    Checked out your blog. It is great!!!
    Blogging is alot of fun. I am loving it :O)

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