Sweet or savory?
I prefer sweet to savory.
Chocolate soufflé & mud pie to French fries and potato chips.
So when I opt for a smoothie it’s more on the fruity side than the veggie side. However, I do add spinach for added nutrients.
Here’s the scoop on that, one cup of raw spinach contains:
7 calories
0.86 grams (g) of protein
30 milligrams (mg) of calcium
0.81 g of iron
24 mg of magnesium
167 mg of potassium
2,813 international units (IU) of Vitamin A
58 micrograms of folate
Spinach also contains vitamin K, fiber, phosphorus, and thiamine. Most of the calories in spinach come from protein and carbohydrates.
As for the recipe
Debbi’s Morning Fruity Pink Smoothie which is chock-full of ingredients with a purpose.
Ingredients to the Left, Ingredient Highlight(s) to the Right
Blueberries, an Antioxidant Superfood
Pineapple, packed with nutrients, antioxidants and other helpful compounds, such as enzymes that can fight inflammation and disease
Banana, Potassium in bananas is good for your heart health and blood pressure
Lemon, packed with Vitamin C
Cinnamon, loaded with Antioxidants and has Anti-Inflammatory properties
Plain Greek Yogurt, excellent sources of calcium, potassium, protein, zinc, and vitamins B6 and B12
Spinach, See Above
Coconut Water, an all-natural way to hydrate, cut sodium, and add potassium to diets.
Apple Juice, supports hydration and apple juice contains plant compounds called polyphenols, which may help protect your cells from disease-promoting oxidative stress and inflammation
Ice
Sprig of Mint, So many important nutrients packed in this little leaf.
- Rich in Nutrients.
- May Improve Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive tract disorder. …
- May Help Relieve Indigestion.
- Could Improve Brain Function.
So next time you opt for a snack or meal replacement, try Debbi’s Favorite Fruity Pink Smoothie
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