There is nothing that a green smoothie can’t fix. If you have found yourself going down a rabbit hole of eating – having too much sugar or heavy carbs – mix up a batch of this green smoothie and all will be right in the world. It is FULL of fibre from four different kinds of greens, as well as the anti-inflammatory benefits of both pineapple and turmeric to help heal your gut. 

Smoothie Ingredients

• • 1 cup of chopped spinach 
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup kale
  • 1/2 cup napa cabbage or other green (arugula)
  • ½ frozen banana
  • 1 lime – zested and juiced
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple (highly anti-inflammatory)
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • 2 cups purified water
  • 1 tbsp collagen powder
  • 1 tsp tumeric 
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds 
  • Fresh mint, cilantro and parsley (2-4 chopped) 
  • 3-4 ice cubes.

Instructions (makes three servings) 

Place the veggies and fruit at the bottom of the Vitamix and top with liquids,  seeds and flavoring. Blend well, low to high, for 1 minute. Pour into a large glass, as well as two mason jars for sipping as a snack mid-morning and later in the afternoon. This smoothie will provide you with nearly half of your required fruits and veggies for the day!