Green Smoothie
A smoothie combining fruit with leafy greens to make greens palatable and delicious. A great way to introduce greens into children's diets.
From How Not to Die
Ingredients
- water
- frozen banana
- frozen berries
- baby spinach
- fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Combine one cup of water, a frozen banana, a cup of frozen berries, and a cup of packed baby spinach (a two-to-one ratio of fruits to greens). Blend.
- Optionally add fresh mint leaves for a boost of flavor and even more greens.
Active Compounds
Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.
- LuteinFrom: Spinach
- ZeaxanthinFrom: Spinach
- Vitamin K1From: Spinach
- Beta-caroteneFrom: Spinach
May Support
Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.
- DNA DamageProtects against · via Spinach
- SarcopeniaImproves · via Spinach
- Skin AgingProtects against · via Spinach
- Cognitive declineProtects against · via Lutein
- Age-Related Macular DegenerationProtects against · via Lutein
- CataractsReduces risk of · via Lutein
- Premature DeathReduces risk of · via Vitamin K1
- AgingProtects against · via Beta-carotene
- CancerProtects against · via Beta-carotene
- Cardiovascular DiseaseProtects against · via Beta-carotene
- Heart diseaseProtects against · via Beta-carotene
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