Going Green...

     I have been inspired in the last few days through a good friend and a good book... the friend would not want me to make much over her... although, she is much to make over... but, the book is "Green Smoothie Revolution" by Victoria Boutenko. I enjoyed a wonderful few hours with my friend and read the book in a single afternoon...it was that good!

     Both encounters spurred me on into the art of making green smoothies. They are amazing nutrition and very tasty!

    The litmus test for me is alway my kids and a resounding "WE LOVE IT!" went up as they took the first and last sip! These are going to become a daily routine in our house... they are so healthy and a great way to sneak greens into your kids!

This is a must read and a must do kind of thing!

Here are a couple of recipes to get you started -the sky is the limit - create for your health!

Citrus Green Smoothie

From the kitchen of my good friend Laura

Ingredients:

1 large handful of greens (about 2 loose cups)

1 banana

1 orange

1/2 lime

1/2 lemon

12 oz. coconut water OR filter/spring water

Directions:

-Blend until completely smooth and enjoy!

-Add ins:

a scoop of Amazing Grass- Dream Sicle flavor

1/4 of an avocado

Makes about 3 cups

Tropical Green Smoothie

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c. fresh organic spinach, packed

2 - 1" thick slices fresh pineapple, cored

10-12 fresh sweet cherries, pitted

1/2 c. filtered water

1/8 -1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. "Coconut Secret" coconut nectar

Directions:

-Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth

Makes about 2 cups

Enjoy!