The best green smoothie

This really is the best green smoothie recipe.

Green smoothies are becoming more and more popular thanks to the increasing number of celebrities seen grasping one. On the other hand, a bright green smoothie might not appeal to you at all! The psychology of drinking something green goes against our preconceived ideas of what tastes “good” – a green drink tends to get a “EUGH” response from most people, even before giving it a try. If this is you then I challenge you to test your pallate, you might surprise yourself with this smoothie recipe!

The main reasons why a green smoothie is considered “healthy” is due to the high levels of fibre, antioxidants and vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, beta-carotene, vitamin B-complex, vitamin-C, vitamin-A, and vitamin K found in green/yellow fruits and vegetables.

The addition of “extras” such as spirulina is also becoming common, this blue-green algae provides a vegan source of protein (pure forms are around 60% protein), as welll as vitamin B12, iron and omega 3 fatty acids. However, it must be understood that the form of Vitamin B12 present in spirulina is a biologically inactive form for humans and so can’t be considered a reliable source of amino acids. I personally use spirulina to boost the nutritional content of my smoothies, however I take it infrequently.