Added by on 2012-01-23

Yo Yo Fitlifer....

I was thinking about you this weekend....

What happens when I think about you?

Get your mind out of the gutter perv. ;)

I like to create little tokens of gratitude and appreciation for you. Since you are on my list, you've probably seen many of the videos in the past and like what we are serving you at Fit Life. Well, in this one I'm going to give you life in a glass.

This is our Spirulina Smoothie recipe that will.... (you will just have to wait and see) Just don't get it under your nose. :)

 

Doesn't that "look amazing." Wait until you try it. :) Here are the ingredients in case you missed it.

11 Heaven Smoothie

Almond Milk

Chard

Wheat Grass

Spinach

Kale

Apple

2 Kiwi

Pear

Mango

Spurlina

Chlorella oops, remember a little parsley too

 

If you noticed in the video, I mixed up the almond milk, ice and the spirulina and chlorella first. This gives you a great base to drop the veggies and fruit in... making it easier on your blender. Try it out and let me know how it goes.

Here are the benefits of the Green Smoothie.

Health Benefits of Green Smoothies


1 -- Natural Weight Loss Drinking a green smoothie is the best thing you can do to loose weight.  Green smoothies provide the nutrition, vitamins, minerals, healthy carbohydrates, fiber and low fat whole food that you need to loose weight quickly, safely and effectively without starving yourself. After drinking green smoothies for a few weeks, my wife and I noticed that our cravings for junk foods were greatly reduced and we actually began craving healthy food options!

 

2 -- Increased Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables (Particularly Greens) The American Cancer Society recommends that we eat 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day to prevent cancer and other diseases. Green smoothies are a quick and convenient way to get your vegetables and dark, leafy greens without tasting them. The fruit masks the flavor so even though all you taste is pineapple, mango, banana or strawberry, you are consuming a healthy dose of spinach, carrots, tomatoes and any other vegetable that you put in.

 

3 -- Easier Digestibility and Nutrient Assimilation Blending fruits and vegetables together breaks down the cells of plants and improves digestibility. Your blender unlocks the nutrients and maximizes their delivery to your body more than chewing any salad could. Smoothies are quicker and more convenient than preparing and thoroughly chewing a salad, especially when you are on the go.

 

4 -- Antioxidants Green Smoothies are high in antioxidants and phytonutrients. Not only are you giving your body the best defenses for disease, but you are ingesting a variety of natural substances that are essential for optimum health and fitness.

 

5 -- Increased Energy Smoothies provide a powerful boost of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients without bogging down your digestive system. Since you are eating natural, whole foods in the most optimum form for your digestibility and nutrient absorption, you will have more energy to get things done and enjoy your day.

 

6 -- Mental Clarity and Focus With a healthier diet comes greater mental clarity and focus. Green smoothies have replaced my morning coffee ritual. Since becoming caffeine-free, I have experience greater alertness, energy and dramatically reduced anxiety and nervousness that I used to deal with on a daily basis.

 

7 -- Increased Fiber Intake Unlike fruit juice or using a juicing machine, green smoothies use the whole fruit and vegetable so that you get all the fiber and nutrition. Fiber is essential for good colon health and it keeps your bowels in working order.

 

8 -- Clearer Skin Clearer, radiant skin is an often-reported benefit to eating healthier. Smoothies are high in fiber and allow your body to eliminate toxins the right way instead of through your skin. I never noticed my healthy glow until I was looking at a group photo that was taken in the middle of winter. I looked like I just been tanning even though I never really went outside.

 

9 -- Reduce Cravings Green smoothies reduce cravings for junk foods, unhealthy sweets, salt and fats. You will find that after a few weeks of drinking smoothies, you will crave healthier foods such as fruits, vegetables and greens.

 

10 -- Rich With Chlorophyll Green smoothies are rich with chlorophyll which some natural health experts say enhances the immune system, purifies the blood and rejuvenates the body.

 

11 -- Alkalizing Fruits and vegetables are alkaline foods and many natural health experts claim that consuming these foods helps maintain a proper alkaline balance in the body. Acid-producing foods (as well as the over-consumption of protein) can raise the PH level of the blood, which can cause your body to leach calcium from your bones to neutralize it, thus increasing your risk for osteoporosis. Mainstream doctors and nutrition experts, while also promoting an increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, point out a lack of clinical, scientific evidence to support claims by alkaline-diet promoters. Either way, consuming foods that help maintain a proper PH level in our bodies is a good thing and green smoothies can help with that.

The benefits of smoothies can be found here. <------

 

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