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 PolamaluÂ
Meet your daily nutrient needs with a kale and spinach smoothie beverage.
For starters, Kale contains nutrients that can support heart health, lowered cholesterol, and weight management.
This leafy green contains several essential nutrients, such as beta-carotene, vitamin K, vitamin A&C, and manganese. (source) When blend together with spinach, a bit of apple, and a few other ingredient, the taste simply makes you feel alive.
Spinach is low in calories, but high in fiber. Which makes it a great addition to your smoothies if you’re trying to manage your weight.
Spinach helps us feel fuller for longer, and reduces the likelihood of overeating.
This stuff is full of vitamins A, C, B6, E, K, and folate. A great source of magnesium, potassium, iron, and calcium. It is by a long shot the most nutrient-dense vegetables.
According to Healthline, 1 cup (30 grams) of raw spinach provides 16% of the Daily Value (DV) of vitamin A, and 120% of the DV of vitamin K — all for just 7 calories.
Drinking this smoothie after a workout can help you to speed up the recovery process.
For crazy effective results, add a couple of oranges, which are high in vitamin C, 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.Â
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!Â
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