Dandelion greens are my number one choice for a smoothie green. Not only do they provide a higher amount of calcium and iron than most cultivated greens, they have a wide array of health benefits that make them the perfect all around nutritional boost. Here are ten reasons you should use dandelion greens in your [...]

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Ginger and pineapple blend together for a spicy and warming smoothie recipe for a chilly winter day. Carrots are famously rich in beta carotene, which the body processes into vitamin A. Carrots also pack a well-rounded nutritional punch with good amounts of vitamins C, B3, B6, E and K as well as minerals such as [...]

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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 K

By Tracy Russell

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a role in blood coagulation as well as bone metabolism and building and may help prevent osteoporosis. Studies have shown that vitamin K might help reduce the risk of prostate and liver cancer. It also shows promising uses for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. There are two [...]

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