As many of you may know I have been adding lots of more green, leafy vegetables into my diet and as part of my weekly meal preps. St. Patrick’s Day/Week is the perfect time to share some great information about the benefits of adding greens and green juice to your diet. My favorite green juice is actually called a “Green Drink” and it’s made by Chef V. I have done quite a few of her cleanse programs and always love how I feel during and after them.
Check out the Chef V Shamrock Smoothie Bowl:
Ingredients
2 cups spinach
½ cup mango
1 cup ice
1 cup almond or coconut milk
1 tbsp. spirulina
1 tbsp. hemp seeds
1 tsp. chia seeds
1 tbsp. crushed raw almonds
2 tsp. unsweetened shredded coconut
Blend spinach, mango, ice, almond milk, and spirulina in Vitamix or food processor for 1-2 minutes on high. Pour green mix into a bowl. Decorate the top with hemp seeds, chia seeds, raw almonds and coconut. Serve right away and enjoy!
For every glass the Chef V Juice Drink you get:
- green kale
- black kale
- collard greens
- dandelion greens
- green chard
- curly parsley
- green lettuce
- a little apple for sweetness
- filtered water for absorption
When you increase your fiber intake, you might not notice changes in health indicators like blood cholesterol and blood sugar right away. Those can take time. But one area where you will notice a big difference is fullness. The Green Drink doesn’t make you feel like you are starving your way through a detox or a cleanse. That’s due to keeping that healthy fiber in the drink instead of throwing it out in the trash.
When you feel full, not only do you eat less; you feel better. You have the energy to exercise and the mental concentration to focus on important tasks. Your body is getting the nutrients it needs to be your best self. Health is a beautifully connected circle where one practice leads to the next. It’s a ripple effect that can be as easy as starting every morning with a Green Drink.
Here are also top 7 reasons to consider doing a green juice cleanse:
- Boosts energy levels
- Increases mental clarity
- Improves sleeping habits
- Crushes sugar cravings
- Improves complexion
- Strengthens immune system
- Aids weight loss
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