Steemit Fruits and Veggies Monday - Pure & Simple Very Green Smoothie

Pop Eye the pipe smoking Sailor Man would eat Spinach at any sign of trouble; his biceps would bulge and he would always come out the victor!
Over the years, Moms all over the world have been trying their very best to get the kids to eat Spinach; using Popeye as an example as to what this veggie could do for them!

Pop Eye certainly was on the right track as this leafy green vegetable has some amazing health benefits:
Spinach is packed with nutritional value, helps with restoring energy by improving the quality of blood as it is rich in Iron. It also is high in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin K and Folate as well as a good source of Manganese and Magnesium. Vitamin K is very important for maintaining bone health.
Read more about it on BBC Good Food

I did not know what to share with you all for this week's FAVM but then a friend who harvests rainwater for their domestic use in the suburbs came to my rescue with a massive bunch of spinach.

I told everyone about how we also started our own rainwater collection at home in my Wednesday Walk

This is what was left after our friend had picked enough spinach to feed an army! The intense and continuous rains we've had these past couple of weeks certainly made everything grow before our very own eyes!

The sun showed its head this morning with the promise of a gorgeous day so I decided to make a
Pure & Simple Very Green Smoothie
using:

• Spinach, loads of it
• 1 green Apple
• 1 Banana
• Nasturtium leaves
• Mint leaves
• Pure filtered Water

Nasturtium leaves and flowers are called a natural antibiotic by many; rightfully so as it contains high levels of Vitamin C; builds the immune system, relieves sore throats and coughs and helps heal bacterial and fungal infections.

Bananas are super rich in potassium and fiber and may help with preventing numerous ailments such as asthma, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease as well as digestive problems.

Apples are full of vital antioxidants, flavanoids and dietary fiber which may aid in reducing cancer risk, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease.
Source

Half the ingredients were placed into my trusted blender & when that was smooth, I added the remaining ingredients.

Pure & Simple Very Green Smoothie bursting with goodness and freshness.

What a Way to start the Day!

And a quick look for all our busy Fruits and Veggies Monday fans:

A sincere thank you to the creator of #fruitsandveggiesmonday, @lenasveganliving for keeping her tag going, for the wonderful inspiration coming from her kitchen and for the kind feedback each week!
Glad to hear you're recovering well after the surgery; sure it will feel even better once the stitches are removed!
A massive shout-out as well to that wonderfully talented artist @barbara-orenya for our gorgeous wonkies awards!
Always lovely seeing @plantstoplanks popping into the FAVM kitchen every so often!
Thank you one and all for giving us this opportunity!
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