Lean green machine smoothie
I never drink smoothies in the winter or cooler months - but in the summer they make a lovely light breakfast. I especially enjoy them if I am not feeling that hungry - or have trained before eating and then it might only be a few hours before lunch. I always include some protein - but if it’s close to lunch then I don’t need to go overboard. I have included flaxseed in this smoothie for their importance in female hormone health - see tip below.
ingredients
makes 1 large smoothie
4 large stalks of kale
1 stalk of celery
1/4 cucumber
1 small banana
large knob of ginger (depending on preference)
Juice of 1 lime (or lemon)
1 heaped tablespoon freshly ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon of superfood powder (I like chlorella - see tip)
200-250ml coconut water
method
Place all the ingredients in a high speed blender and process until smooth. You might need more or less coconut water depending on how thick you like your smoothie.
If you want to eat in a bowl, use less coconut water and you could top with fruit, nuts, seeds or oats.
the health boost tip
If you come and see me for hormonal health advice then you are sure to be recommended flaxseed/linseed as part of your personalised protocol plan! Flaxseeds are packed with fibre and good fats as well as a compound called lignans, which help to balance our hormones.
Chlorella is a green algae that’s a good source of protein, iron and vitamin C. I like to use it for hormonal clients for its ability to help the liver detox, which can be sluggish with our modern lifestyles.
