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Green goddess nutrient-packed smoothie
This smoothie is great for balancing sugar cravings
August 6, 2015 13:56
By, Lisa Roukin
1 min read
This smoothie is great for balancing sugar cravings
August 6, 2015 13:56ByLisa Roukin, Lisa Roukin
This smoothie is great for balancing sugar cravings, uplifting the mood, clearing the head, boosting metabolism and strengthening immunity. SuperLife Superfood Smoothie Mix is a combination of eight raw superfoods that gives you an energy boost for the entire day: hemp, which is rich in protein and omega-3s; maca, which helps energy, focus and memory, and is an aphrodisiac; lucuma, to balance sugar levels for lasting energy; cacao - high in magnesium, and aids energy and mood; spirulina - an anti-inflammatory that strengthens the joints; chlorella - which strengthens the immune system, and helps remove toxins; kelp - which is high in iodine, and balances thyroid; and barley grass, which is high in chlorophyll, alkalises the body and helps with weight loss.
If you cannot find SuperLife Superfood Smoothie Mix then substitute it with maca powder, which is available from most health food shops.
Serves 2
Preparation: 20 mins
Ingredients
● 1 kiwi
● ½ avocado
● ½ cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks
● 1 large banana, frozen if you prefer your smoothies ice cold
● 2cm ginger, peeled and grated
● 400ml apple juice
● 1 large handful curly kale, stalks removed or spinach
● 1 bunch of fresh coriander
● 1 tbsp SuperLife Superfood Smoothie Mix or maca powder
● A couple of ice cubes if you are using fresh bananas
Garnish
● Cucumber slices
● Fresh coriander
Method
● Peel and slice the kiwi fruit, avocado, cucumber and your banana if not already frozen.
● Peel and grate the ginger finely.
● In a blender, combine the apple juice, chopped banana, kiwi, avocado and cucumber, and blend until smooth.
● Add the ginger, curly kale or spinach and coriander, and again thoroughly blend.
● Add the SuperLife Superfood smoothie mix or Maca powder if using that instead and ice cubes if required and give one more blend until smooth.
● Divide between two tall glasses or mason jars and serve right away, or you can keep refrigerated, for one day.
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