Morning Greens: Smoothie Time

With the warmer weather I have been craving refreshing fruity drinks. I decided make a fruity recipe and add greens for an extra boost of nutrients! Try this recipe, or get creative and make your own!

Ingredients:
4 Large strawberries
1 cup almond milk
1 tbsp flaxseed
1 shot wheatgrass (or spirulina powder)
1 scoop protein powder (my favorite Dale's Protein Powder)

Directions:

1. In your Vitamix or Nutribullet blend all ingredients!

Simple, and delicious.

Shot Of Nutrition

Thanks to a friend Sophia I have been enjoying a delicious shot of wheat grass mixed with some yummy coconut water.

Ingredients:
Wheat grass
Coocnut- Coconut water

1. In juicer, juice wheatgrass.
2. Cut open coconut (or buy one already cut)... If you are in a hurry you can use cold coconut water.
3. In a cup mix one shot of wheatgrass with one shot of coconut water


Why should I drink this?

Wheat grass:
Increases red blood-cell count and lowers blood pressure. 
Is a powerful detoxifier, and liver and blood protector.
Helps your bodys alkalinity - helps keep pH levels balanced 
Good for skin

Coconut water:
Electrolytes
Potassium
Enzymes help in the digestion and metabolism.