These sweet persimmons, the Fuyu persimmons (also called Kaki and Sharon persimmon), really do make this smoothie so wonderfully creamy. How come? Because they contain lots of water-soluble fiber. And adding nettles makes this beverage soo nutritious. This smoothie is quick, simple and DELICIOUS! You can substitute with Hachiya persimmons, they taste just as yummy! […]
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Banana Kush Smoothie!
This drink is inspired by a smoothie offered by Maya Papaya, one of my favorite food places in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The small Maya Papaya café serves fresh, creative and great tasting foods. Located just across from the Galleria Mall it is a perfect place to stop in for a refreshing juice, a cold smoothie […]
Pineapple Spirulina Smoothie
Some people might find pineapple too sweet, but when adding pleasantly bitter Tahini and green spirulina you get a great combination. Pineapple is not merely sweet, but also sour and cooling. It contains bromelain a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. Bromelain moreover has chemicals that might interfere with the growth of tumor cells and slow blood clotting, […]
Berry Green Smoothie
Here is a delicious sweet purple (green!) smoothie. Great for kids and newbies! If you use frozen blueberries and cherries the drink will not get too warm when you blend. Recipe inspired by Raw Mom Joanna. Serves 2 Ingredients 2 bananas 2 cups strawberries 1 cup blueberries 1 cup dark cherries 3 cups spinach Water to […]
Watermelon Parsley Lime Smoothie
Perfect for hot summer days! I just love the sweet and juicy watermelon, the green parsley with minerals for balance, and some lime for zest. The white rind of the melon contains a lot of organic sodium, just what we need to hydrate ourselves. And the green rind is full of chlorophyll which oxygenates us. So […]