Fruit and vegetable smoothies are a quick and simple way to boost your nutrition and help prevent disease. Here are some of my favorites from Victoria Boutenko at www.rawfamily.com/recipes
You can also access the nutritional data that accompanies every ingredient in each recipe. She includes nutritional highlights of what foods are beneficial for particular health conditions.
Basic Balance
1 mango
1 cup kale
1 cup water
Yields 1 quart
Rocket Fuel Smoothie
2 cups green or red seedless grapes
3 golden kiwis, peeled
1 ripe orange, peeled, seeds removed
1 small leaf of aloe vera, with skin
5 leaves red leaf lettuce
2 cups water
Yields 2 quarts
Morning Zing Smoothie
½ bunch dandelion greens
2 stalks celery
½ inch fresh ginger root
2 peaches
½ pineapple
Yields 2 quarts
Heavy Metals Be Gone
1 bunch cilantro
2 cups stinging nettles
1 bunch fresh parsley
3 stalks celery
1 lemon juiced