St. Patrick's Day Green Smoothie

When you think of St. Patrick's Day do you think only of traditionally green things such as cabbage or shamrocks? Well from now on, when you think of March 17th, think about a St. Patrick's Day Green Smoothie.

Make today your lucky day by blending up this tasty, nutritious, green smoothie using this simple recipe. Enjoy this easy, green smoothie for breakfast or as a delicious afternoon snack.   

St. Patrick's Day Green Smoothie 

Makes two delicious smoothies

Preparation time: 6 minutes

Ingredients:

2 Bananas, organic, peeled and cut

½  Apple, peeled and cut (variety of apple your choice. We like Granny Smith)

1 ½ cups Milk (your choice; coconut, almond, rice, cow, or soy)

1-2 tsp. Honey, raw (adjust the amount to taste)

1 cup Baby spinach, organic, fresh (rinsed)

½ cup Kefir, plain or vanilla (we like Lifeway brand)

¼ cup Greek yogurt, plain

Preparation Instructions:

Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Adjust ingredient amounts until it is exactly perfect for you! Pour this nutritious, green, healthy smoothie into your favorite glass and enjoy!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!  

Turmeric: The Powerful Golden Spice

Turmeric. What do we know about this powerful herb? What are its benefits? Why should we use it?  

Turmeric is a plant related to ginger, and it’s grown throughout India, other parts of Asia, and Africa. It’s used in cooking, in holistic medicine, and in Hinduism, it has great spiritual significance. 

The use of Turmeric dates back to approximately 4,000 years to the Vedic culture in India. Ayurveda, the Indian system of holistic medicine, uses mainly plant-based medicines, or formulations to treat various ailments. Turmeric is taken by mouth in the form of capsules, teas, or liquid extracts. Turmeric can also be made into a paste and be applied directly to the skin for eczema and wound healing.