Smoothies featuring spinach

Rosemary Green Smoothie

Rosemary Green SmoothieThe latest herb to find its way into my blender is the lovely rosemary. Most people have cooked with rosemary, but have you tried it in a smoothie?

In case you’re new here, I’m a huge proponent of improving the taste and increasing the nutrition of smoothies by incorporating various spices and herbs.

Rosemary is quite easy to grow at home if you’re into that. I actually got a small bundle of sprigs from my CSA (community sponsored agriculture) last week.

Rosemary is no slouch when it comes to nutrition and health promoting properties. Here’s a quick hit list of this awesome herbs top health benefits:

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The Official Glowing Green Smoothie

The Official Glowing Green SmoothieThis is not a Healthy Smoothie HQ original recipe, but rather the brainchild of the vibrant Kimberly Snyder. This smoothie is so awesome I had to re-post it on my site.

What sets this green smoothie apart from the competition is the sheer amount of green vegetables it calls for.

Greens are in a class of their own providing an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and overall nutrition. By blending your greens you help break down the cell wall and unlock all the key nutrients for your body to absorb and assimilate.

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Minty Spinach Green Smoothie

Minty Spinach Green SmoothieTake your green smoothies to the “minty side” with a little fresh or dried mint. It enhances the flavor and imparts some nice health benefits.

Earlier this summer I harvested a boatload of three varieties of mint: Moroccan, apple, and water. I used a little bit of the fresh herb in smoothies and teas, but dried out the bulk of it. Now I have three little mason jars with each variety of mint to dip into whenever I make a smoothie.

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Ormus Supergreens Smoothie

Ormus Supergreens SmoothieThis green smoothie features one of my favorite green superfood powders, Ormus Supergreens.

I recommend green superfood powders for one or more of the following reasons: getting your daily allowance of veggies is a challenge, traditional green smoothies (blended green leafy vegetables) aren’t your thing, you want to incorporate an extremely nutrient dense green superfood into your diet.

For a lot of people using green superfood powders is sort of graduation to the next level of smoothie making, but in reality they can be a great starter ingredient if you want your smoothies loaded with nutrition, without much effort, right off the bat.

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Amazing Apple Green Smoothie

Amazing Apple Green SmoothieIf you’re in the mood for an applicious green smoothie, then you didn’t land here by mistake.

We’re all familiar with the famous adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor way”. My version, or upgrade goes like this, “A green smoothie a day keeps the doctor away, and ensures you have the best day ever!”

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Ginger Pear Green Smoothie

Ginger Pear Green SmoothieTreat yourself to this easy to make green smoothie that packs plenty of nutrition. If you’re new to green smoothies, this is a good one to start with. If you’re a smoothie veteran, start with the basic version of this recipe and get creative with the add-ons to build your own nutrient dense tasty green treat.

The ingredients in this smoothie offer much in the way of nutrition. Let’s first explore what pear can do for you.

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