Appletini Smoothie (without alcohol 🍸)
Enjoy the delicious refreshing taste and the nutritional kick of your daily intake of raw healthy greens! 😋
This version of the green smoothie has the perfect combination of tart and sweet. It’s just delightful. The smoothie takes on the taste of the apple so be sure to get a good one 😉 preferably pink Lady or apple crisp.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup kale
1 c spinach
½ apple (pink lady or apple crisp preferably)
½ can pineapple in its own juice
1 tsp protein powder
½ tbs flax seed
3/4 c green tea
1 squeeze lime
Dash of cinnamon
METHOD
Blend all ingredients in a blender. Add ice and Enjoy!
Nutrition Benefits of Appletini Smoothie
Kale contains fiber, antioxidants, calcium, vitamins C and K, iron, and a wide range of other nutrients that can help prevent various health problems. Antioxidants help the body remove unwanted toxins that result from natural processes and environmental pressures.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com ›
Spinach is rich in many nutrients, including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, iron, folate, and potassium. Spinach is chock full of fiber. Eating too much fiber can cause gas, cramping, and abdominal pain. Spinach is rich in oxalate, a naturally occurring substance found in almost all plants.
https://www.webmd.com › diet › Health Benefits of Spinach – WebMD
Apples are an incredibly nutritious fruit that offers multiple health benefits. They’re rich in fiber and antioxidants. Eating them is linked to a lower risk of many chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Apples may also promote weight loss and improve gut and brain health.
Healthline.com
Flaxseeds are high in fiber, which helps to fill you up, keep you full longer, and aids in digestion and heart health,” says Fresh Thyme Market’s health and lifestyle expert, Meghan Sedivy, RD, LN. “They also contain omega-3 fatty acids which have been linked to several health benefits that include brain health and heart health; that may help reduce blood pressure levels and inflammation; and that help increase good cholesterol levels.”
https://www.realsimple.com/health/nutrition-diet/flaxseeds-benefits
Canned pineapple. One cup of drained, canned pineapple chunks has 109 calories, 28.2 grams of carbs, 2.4 grams of fiber and 25.8 grams of sugar. The calories, carbs and sugar in canned pineapple are higher than in fresh pineapple because the canned fruit is typically packed in fruit juice.
https://www.livestrong.com/article/530229-the-nutritional-difference-between-canned-fresh-pineapple/
(I prefer to eat fresh pineapple but I always use canned for smoothies because of this sweetness factor.)
Limes contain antioxidants, which have been shown to help reduce inflammation and even help prevent certain chronic illnesses. The high levels of Vitamin C found in limes can help protect you from infection and speed up your body’s healing process. Webmd
Green tea. Drinking coffee or green tea is associated with many health benefits, such as better cardiovascular health, lower inflammation levels, and a reduced risk for developing chronic disease. Now, a study published online Oct. 20, 2020, by BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care suggests tea and coffee consumption are also linked to a reduced risk for early death among people with diabetes.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/another-benefit-of-drinking-green-tea-or-coffee
Protein powder is a popular nutritional supplement. Protein is an essential macronutrient that helps build muscle, repair tissue, and make enzymes and hormones. Using protein powder may also aid weight loss and help people tone their muscles.
