Strawberry Kale Smoothie Recipe

Strawberry Kale Smoothie

Here is a new Green Smoothie that I whipped up this morning:

1 Cup Organic Apple Juice

1 Cup Filtered Water

1 Ripe Organic Banana

1 Rounded Cup Organic Strawberries

5 Leaves Organic Kale, Rinsed and Ripped Up

1 Organic Orange, Peeled, Seeds Removed

Place all in blender, blend 1-2 Minutes - add a bit more water if the blender needs a little help doing it's work.

Any blender will do the trick - however if you start to blend daily as I have been doing, you may wish to look into some high powered blenders. I have begun researching the Vita-Mix brand and will blog about what I wind up purchasing to use here at www.AnnaVedaKitchen.com

Snacking away on some Planet Organic Goji Berry Chocolates (http://www.foodofthegoddess.com/)

and sipping this smoothie, I have to share that I have been feeling very energetic since I started taking the Green Smoothies 1 week ago. My skin has been very clear, smooth, and this is the first day in many where I felt no asthmatic issues rise up - even though it is pouring and damp, grey (New England's finest blend of grey, chilly & rainy).

On another note - I will be blending up some aromatherapy oils this week - so stay tuned for those recipes as well, they may even help boost your mood/induce restful sleep.

We will also be modifying the website to share interviews with individuals working in the health/wellness sector. Yoga instructors, health food store proprietors, raw food specialists, skincare advisors & various others will share their insight/advice regarding feeling well. If you wish to share info with us email info@annaveda.com and let us know what is working for you/your clientelle.

Smoothies - Green with Energy

Not For The Faint-of-Heart Blending

Greetings all, the newest thing happening in the kitchen are these super nutrient rich smoothies. I have one fave recipe that I will pass onto you now to try on your own - don't be afraid - this thing actually tastes quite good, thanks to the red grapes and orange.

Green with Energy Green Smoothie

2 Cups Red Organic Grapes
1 Organic Orange (Peeled)
6 Leaves Romaine Lettuce (Ripped Up)
1 Tbsp Ground Flax Seeds
1/2 Cup Water (Plus a Bit More as Needed)
1 Cup Organic Apple Juice

Place the all ingredients in blender, and blend 1-2 minutes, add a bit more water as needed to keep things moving, the drink will be thick but needs to move in the blender in order to be well-inorporated.

You may refrigerate any extra - but try to drink the whole thing within 24 hours. Your body will thank you for this energy boosting beverage. Bottoms Up!

There are so many awesome things that have been happening in the kitchen, garden and on the yoga mat, so we will be posting quite a bit this month. As always, you may email us info@annaveda.com, and check out the site http://www.annavedakitchen.com/ to purchase our Vegan Cooking DVD, Very Good Vegan.