On this episode of Healthytarian Living, host Evita Ochel shares about the benefits of green smoothies and a recipe for a banana-peach-cabbage green smoothie.
This video episode includes:
- the main components and benefits of green smoothies
- nutrition information about the ingredients and final product
- health benefits of this green smoothie
- tips for choosing ingredients and preparation
- a demo of the recipe
Meal Characteristics
- whole, nutrient dense food
- raw
- vegan
- gluten/wheat/grain free
- nut free
- soy and corn free
- rich in antioxidants
- rich in vitamins
- rich in minerals
- rich in phytonutrients
- rich in fiber
- source of healthy fats
- source of healthy protein
- source of healthy carbohydrates
- cholesterol free
- naturally ultra low in sodium
- anti-inflammatory
- cleansing/detoxifying
- anti-cancerous
- healing and preventative
Goodies Needed
- Organic cabbage leaves (especially external leaves if growing your own)
- 1/2 - 1 organic banana
- 1/2 - 1 organic peach
- 2 TBLS organic chia seeds
- water (local spring, well or filtered)
Optional Additions:
- 2 ice-cubes per serving
- instead of chia seeds, flax or hemp seeds
Tools Needed:
- knife
- high-powered blender (ex: Vitamix or Nutribullet)
- smoothie glass