Berry Blast Green Smoothie
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp flax seed
3 – 4 pitted dates – more if needed for sweetness
1 orange or 1 cup mango
A big handful of greens; spinach, kale, collards, bok choy etc. (the more the better!)
1 cup frozen blue berries
1 cup frozen mixed berries
Blend everything in a high powered blender until smooth.
Spinach and bok choy are mild greens and are preferred by most smoothie drinkers. Kale and Collards, which are very high in anti-cancer phyto-chemicals and a great source of calcium, are much stronger and will make your smoothie bitter if too much is added. Start with just one small leaf and work your way up. If desired, use different fruits. The darker the color, the more anti-oxidants and the easier it is to cover up that green color which can be very unappealing to your novice smoothie drinker.