....to do something healthy today. Eat something GREEN. Maybe you are someone who cannot stand the taste of those beneficial leafy greens. Don't worry, there are many that do not find greens palatable. However, I find that it is essential to eat greens on a daily basis. Pay not attention to the "man behind the curtain" who says to eat greens only 2 x's weekly. Here is a simply way of adding greens to the diet: Green smoothies. Some people feel as if they are getting their greens through juicing, however, juicing takes the fiber out of the green. Don't get me wrong juicing greens is a good thing, BUT do not rely on this process as your primary method of putting greens into the diet. So back to the smoothie conversation, try a simple recipe such as this to start.
1 banana
1/2 pineapple
2 cups of spinach, kale or other leafy greens
ice
Blend it up and there you go!
Why must we eat greens? Here are a few of the benefits:
- Greens are alkalinizing. Many foods that the general population consumes are very acidic. A highly acidic environment in the body can lead to health issues. Greens can help balance and neutralize the body's pH.
- The chlorophyll found in greens acts as a blood detoxifier.
- Raw greens are powerhouses of nutrients, enzymes and antioxidants.
- Greens are perhaps the most concentrated source of nutrients. (calorie for calorie)
- Greens boost the immune system.
These are among many of the benefits. For more information, I recommend the book, Green for Life by raw foodist, Victoria Boutenko. Victoria Boutenko dramatically changed her health and the health of her entire family through raw foods and green smoothies. I encourage you to explore the Boutenko family's youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/BoutenkoFilms#g/u as well as their website: http://www.rawfamily.com/
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