Kale and spinach smoothie: A Luscious Immune Booster Smoothie
I love to create this green juice shake made from kale, spinach, cucumber, and wheatgrass. The nutrients in the juice help me recover after a tough workout. The Kale Banana Smoothie at LYFE Kitchen is very similar to my recipe and is fantastic. – Troy Polamalu
Drinking kale and spinach smoothies can easily help you meet your daily nutrient needs. For starters, Kale contains nutrients that can support heart health, lowered cholesterol, and weight management. Including several essential nutrients, such as beta-carotene, vitamin K, vitamin A&C, and manganese. (source)
Spinach is low in calories and high in fiber, making it a great addition to smoothies for those looking to manage their weight. It can help you feel fuller for longer, reducing the likelihood of overeating. Spinach is full of vitamins A, C, B6, E, K, and folate. It is also a great source of magnesium, potassium, iron, and calcium.
This leafy green tops the chart as one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables.
That’s because 1 cup (30 grams) of raw spinach provides 16% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin A plus 120% of the DV for vitamin K — all for just 7 calories.
Consuming this smoothie after a workout may help speed up the recovery process. Try eating food high in vitamin C, like oranges, with spinach to better absorb these important nutrients. (Source)
How to Make the Perfect Kale & Spinach Smoothie
Here’s a fancy-schmancy infographic for this smoothie with additional nutrition facts and ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1-cup baby kale
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 5 dates, pitted and roughly chopped
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons of creamy almond butter
- 1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
How to Prepare:
- Add kale, spinach, dates, kiwi, almond butter, and almond milk to a blender. Blend on medium-low speed, using the tamper as necessary, until well combined.
- Increase speed to medium-high, and blend until very smooth.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts:
- 419 calories
- 23 grams of fat
- 310 milligrams of sodium
- 51 grams of carbohydrates
- 10 grams of Fiber
- 12 grams of protein
- 36 grams of sugars
- Vitamin A
- 979 milligrams of potassium
Make different teas with the superherbs or create new smoothies with the superfoods. Better yet, take your superherb tea and blend it with your superfoods to make the best elixirs ever. – David Wolfe
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When it comes to the immune system, drinking smoothies can play a vital role in cleansing the body. Next time you’re at the grocery store, pick up these ingredients mentioned above and reap all the health benefits!
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