Green smoothies include a variety of fresh or frozen produce, including green leafy vegetables. They are a great and easy way to increase the amount of raw fruits and vegetables in your diet. Consuming just one smoothie each day provides an enjoyable and easy alternative to a plate of vegetables or a bowl of fruit.

There are many green smoothies recipes to choose from and I put together my favourite ones for you to enjoy.

The green smoothies recipes listed in this post are filled with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals in a highly absorbed form that help brain function, reduce stress and promote cardiovascular health, among others.

Green smoothies support the liver’s ability to cleanse and detoxify itself and give our digestion system a rest. My green smoothies recipes also assist in cleansing the body of toxins of any kind.

They are also a great food for weight loss, increasing energy and reducing cravings for sweets (especially ones with added protein powder).

Smoothies vs juices

Unlike juices, smoothies contain good amounts of fibre and less sugar. Because greens can be hard to digest, especially for people with compromised digestion, blending helps to break down the cellulose in the greens and aids digestion while allowing for quick absorption. A great amount of important vitamins and nutrients are in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables but they can be hard to break down during digestion.

Green smoothies are a beneficial way to absorb these crucial nutrients because the cell walls have been broken down by the blending process and the nutrients are extracted in a more digestible form.

Naturally, the best way to ensure the highest quality of nutrients and freshness is to make your own smoothies at home. It takes less than 5 minutes to make it provided you have ingredients ready. Savour the green smoothies by drinking them slowly and mixing them well with saliva to ensure more of the goodness is assimilated and utilised by the body.

Here are my top 4 green smoothie recipes!

Chocolate avocado

1 ripe avocado
1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
2 cups baby spinach or kale (you can also use 1 teaspoon of dried barley grass powder or any green powder if you don’t have fresh vegetables available)
2 cups almond milk
1 pear or banana (depending on your preference)
1 teaspoon raw honey

Combine all ingredients in a powerful blender. Blend and enjoy!

Green kiwi blend

1-2 scoops of good quality protein powder
2 frozen kiwis sliced
1 cup of rice, almond or hazelnut milk

Blend in blender for a quick, ultra filling smoothie. Optional: add ½ cup plain organic yoghurt for a thicker smoothie.

Green chia blend

2 cups baby spinach leaves or kale leaves (you can also use 1 teaspoon of dried barley grass powder or any green powder if you don’t have fresh vegetables available)
1 cup almond milk
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 cup of cut papaya or 1 banana
ice (optional)

Blend spinach, chia, papaya/banana, and almond milk until liquefied. Drink immediately. This smoothie is rich in fibre and plant omega 3 fatty acids.

Anti-inflammatory blend

1 tablespoon flax seeds
1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup fresh pineapple
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup fresh orange juice with added ½ cup of filtered water

Put flax seeds in the blender first and process until it is a fine powder. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.

Do you have great green smoothie recipes? Share it with us by posting in the comments section below.

Enjoy!

Good health and blessings

Joanna Sochan
Holistic Health and Lifestyle Therapist
Natural and Lifestyle Solutions for Abundant Health

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Joanna Sochan is a Natural Therapist and founder of Naturimedica Holistic Wellcare. She has a passion for helping her clients transform their lives by becoming healthy and well naturally. Joanna is a fatigue, sleep and gut health expert helping tired, stressed or unwell individuals to regain their energy, sleep better and be happier, more relaxed and calm. Joanna practices in Sydney and Lake Macquarie, Australia and also conducts online consultations for clients Australia-wide. View full bio.

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