Drink Healthy

As the weather becomes warmer, I’m always looking for healthy drink options to keep me cool and going throughout the day.  I’ve recently got on the green juice wagon, and have become curious and interested in what it entails and the benefits from it.  Green juice bought from the store can be quite expensive in my opinion, so I tried to make my own version, using ingredients that are still healthy, but ones that I know I can tolerate and enjoy.  Some of the juices I’ve tried have had ingredients that did not suit my taste, and the high price tag on top of that deterred me from really getting enjoying it.  So i finally decided to come up with a more affordable, and in my opinion tastier version.   Here are the ingredients I like to use. 
 

Kale/Spinach
Cucumber
Mint Leaves
Avocado
Green Grapes
Banana
Plain Greek Yogurt
Water
Lemon Juice
Ice

​This is the recipe I’ve been using for the past two weeks and love it.  I blend all the ingredients in my trusty magic bullet, and the results are a delicious (to my taste palette) green smoothie.  It’s refreshing, light, and filling.  I like to drink this for my afternoon snack, boosting my energy for barre class later that day.  Trying to stay healthy and eat better is different for everyone.  Finding those shortcuts by blending everything into a smoothie is a great way to get all those greens in at one time.  This has been working for me, and I will continue to try new ingredients, per the season and what fruits and vegetables are freshly available.  Do you have any delicious ideas or smoothie recipes to share?
 
Xoxo
Sam