Wednesday, January 26, 2011

I swear it's delicious - kale shakes

If you're like me, eating kale isn't much fun which is really too bad since it is so nutritious. My dentitst also warned me that people with a very fibrous diet (high in fruits and veggies) experience significant wear and tear to their teeth which can require significant restoration and potentially, crowns. This delicious shake, which gives you tons of fiber and other super foods like cabbage and pumpkin seeds, is a much more tooth- and palate-friendly way to get your veggies. As an added bonus, all of that fiber will make you feel really full for a few hours.

1 1/2 c hemp milk, original
1 ripe banana
1 c blueberries (I use frozen)
5 kale stalks, tough ribs cut away
1 c chopped cabbage
2 tsp spirulina poweder (available at whole foods - spirulina is a blue-green algae)
2 TBSP powdered chia seed (great source of fiber adn omega 3's)
1 small handful of pumpkin seeds

Place all of the above in a blender and puree together. Now pour into a glass and prepare for the shock of this thing actually tasting good.

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