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!
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What a beautiful green and healthy smoothie @lizelle :) Popeye would indeed be happy with this refreshing morning drink, lol Perfect way to start your day! Cheers to another wonderful FAVM entry!
Thank you my friend, it was really delicious:)
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A very potent brew here Lady Lizelle. Carry on like this and we might just change your name to Olive hahaha.
I will definitely try this!
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I must be careful may turn green just now;) Thanks for popping in my friend!
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Hahaha, watching my arm muscles every few minutes to see if they will pop up after my green drink Lol.
With my luck only my toe nails will pop up Lol.
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Love when people are able to take things (farm to table) from their gardens and create a delicious meal or drink!
It is a great feeling plus the taste is so much better! Thank you for your nice comments @goldendawne:)
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This is just so beautiful to look at my Dear Lizelle! It's a green elixir of life! I absolutely love all the ingredients.
Besides, I am glad your garden is blooming after all that rain and sunny days are back. I guess everything worked out for the best 💚🌿💚
Thank you so much Lena, the garden certainly is looking lush after all that rain:) This green smoothie was really good!
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I am very happy about that Lizelle and I can tell how delicious that smoothie is just form looking at it 💚🌿💚