Remember those Popeye cartoons where the sailor's muscles suddenly burst out every time he ate a can of spinach? Well, I was talking with some friends over lunch the other day and discovered we'd all experienced that same mysterious power surge after drinking a spinach smoothie. Everyone agreed, it has more kick than an energy drink. (Not to mention the long term health benefits of spinach.) So, next time you feel like you need a quick pick-me-up, skip the caffeine and try whipping up one of these for a boost:
Green Power Smoothie
4 cups fresh spinach
1 banana
1 apple cored
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
4 dates
1 Tablespoon flax
1 Tablespoon of almond butter
1 Tablespoon of almond butter
Combine all ingredients in the blender until smooth.
Add more spinach for more power!
Salud!
Salud!
