Apple-Pineapple Tropical Fusion Green Smoothie Recipe With Escarole
Apples and pineapples taste great together in this tropical fusion smoothie. They also make the perfect blend to try out a new (to me) type of leafy green – escarole. Escarole is a type of endive. It has broad leaves and is much less bitter other endives or even kale. Like most leafy greens, it [...]
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Carrot-Apple-Ginger Whole Juice Recipe
Fresh carrot juice, crisp apple and fresh ginger. Does it get any better than that? The flavor? WOW! This whole juice is as tasty as it is nutritious. This low-calorie whole juice is rich in vitamin A (as beta-carotene). Apples provide a good source of antioxidants and fiber. Ginger promotes efficient digestion. This recipe makes [...]
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Apple-Coconut with Ginger and Chia Seeds Smoothie Recipe
This apple-coconut smoothie recipe with ginger and chia seeds has a wonderful, fall spiciness to it. It’s delicious and reminded me a bit of a breakfast cereal I haven’t had since I was a kid – Apple Jacks. It’s great for weight loss as it has 50% of your recommended daily allowance of fiber and [...]
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Mango-Carrot Beta-Carotene Blast Smoothie
Mangoes are just starting to show up in the fruit markets here in Mexico and so I’ve been blending them up in green smoothies lately. This mango-carrot smoothie provides a large dose of beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A). The smoothie is really thick and creamy. Depending on your blender, you might need to add up to eight [...]
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10 Surprising Nutrition Facts About Romaine Lettuce
Crisp romaine lettuce is a highly nutritious leafy green to use in a green smoothie. It has a mild flavor that is easily masked by fruit so it’s perfect if you’re new to green smoothies or making it for picky eaters. You can add an entire head of lettuce to a fruit smoothie and not [...]
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Vitamin A / Beta-Carotene
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in healthy vision, gene transcription, immune function, embryonic development and function, bone metabolism and has disease-fighting, antioxidant activity. Beta-carotene from plant foods is converted to retinol, the active form of vitamin A, in the body. Fruits and vegetables with orange, yellow or red pigmentation [...]
