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Bye-Bye, Stimulants — Hello, Green Smoothies<br />

EASIEST STARTER GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE<br />

Anyone will enjoy this easy first-timer’s concoction, including children and those with finicky tastes!<br />

1¾ C water<br />

1 Tbsp. honey (raw) or agave (raw, organic)<br />

1 10-oz. bag spinach<br />

1 banana (preferably frozen in chunks)<br />

2 C frozen mixed berries<br />

1 peach, pear, apple, or orange<br />

Blend all until very smooth. Pour in glasses and enjoy, or refrigerate for up <strong>to</strong> 48 hours, shaking well before<br />

serving. Makes about 3 pints.<br />

LAURA’S NO-FRUIT GREEN SMOOTHIE<br />

If you’re diabetic or hypoglycemic, or just trying <strong>to</strong> reduce sugars in your diet, you may wish <strong>to</strong> cut fruits and<br />

maximize greens. My former student, Laura, spent seven years of her adolescence and young adult life in bed<br />

with serious health issues. She doesn’t do well with sugar of any kind and devised this green smoothie that is<br />

highly alkaline and low in sugar.<br />

Combine in high-powered blender:<br />

1 avocado<br />

1 large cucumber<br />

2 C spinach<br />

2 large leaves collard greens<br />

2 leaves black kale<br />

2 or 3 lemons, juice only (<strong>to</strong> taste)<br />

1 C water<br />

optional: a few slices of Gala apples<br />

Purée well and enjoy.<br />

52 <strong>12</strong> <strong>Steps</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Whole</strong> <strong>Foods</strong><br />

© Copyright Robyn Openshaw

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