Healing Cranberry Cleanser Green Smoothie

While a little sour, I think I can get used to this weeks smoothie. The Cranberry Cleanser Green Smoothie includes two fruits I’ve never used in a smoothie before: oranges and cranberries.

Though cranberries contain those familiar nutrients of fiber and Vitamin C. The array of phytonutrients is what caused the fruit to receive the special attention of health researchers. Phytonutrients, or plant-nutrients, are what protects your body from germs, fungi, bugs, and other threats.

Oranges are full of antioxidants and Vitamin C, both perfect ingredients for healing and resisting illnesses.

Kale is another ingredient in this smoothie and I love it. I find myself using this one as much as I can. Kale has zero fat, and is high in iron and Vitamin K.

 

Too make this smoothie more powerful I also added some matcha powder and cacao nibs.  When researching matcha powder I discovered that “One glass of matcha is the equivalent of ten glasses of green tea in terms of nutritional value and antioxidant content.”

After this smoothie, your body

will immediately receive the natural energy it needs to get through the day.

P.S. Don’t be afraid if your smoothie doesn’t get the perfect green colour, it will still taste delicious.

Get the full recipe here, and enjoy. 

Oatmeal Smoothies

What better way to start your morning than with Martha Stewarts very own Oatmeal Smoothie? Personally, I am not much of a breakfast girl and I’ve found smoothies to be the best way to start my morning.

This smoothie consists of many healthy ingredients and let me be the first to tell you ... this drink is delicious!  

It includes: ice, frozen raspberries, low-fat yogurt, one banana, rolled oats, honey and some coconut water.

For more information on the health benefits of each ingredient just click on the one you’re interested in.

When I first heard of putting oatmeal in smoothies, I wasn’t exactly sure why or how.  After doing some research, I came to the realization that rolled oats are perfect in the morning. They provide your body with the strength and energy needed to get through the day. I also should mention that oats are significantly essential for those who need to lower and maintain great cholesterol.

The raspberries and bananas together will also provide you with Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6, Fiber and Magnesium.

If you don’t have enough time in the morning to make yourself a nice breakfast, this smoothie is perfect for you. If you are a student, full-time worker or even just simply not a breakfast eater, I suggest you give this yummy and quick recipe a try.

Enjoy!