by Aqiylah Collins.
It's August! Summer is alive and fresh produce is in full harvest. Portland and Vancouver farmers markets, food coops, produce markets, and grocery stores are bursting with an abundance of fruits and vegetables whose colors, fragrances, flavors and variety are amazing this time of year.
While June's green smoothie focused on greens, the focus this month is on superfoods with the addition of kiwi (a green fruit) and wheat grass - a nutritional green powerhouse!
August green smoothie ingredients
Kiwi
Apple
Sunflower seeds
Hemp seeds
Coconut butter
Coconut water
Spirulina
Wheat grass
Maca (powder)
Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Download a printable recipe.
High in essential nutrients
Phytonutrients
Antioxidants
Protein
Carotenoids
Fiber
Iron
Folic acid
Amino acids
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)
Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-6 fatty acids
Potassium
Vitamins A, B12, C, E, K
Potential benefits
Support for healthy brain function
Improved ability to manage physical, emotional and chemical stressors
Natural cleansing and detoxification
Antioxidant protection against free radicals
Boost the immune system
Reduced inflammation
Improved digestion and colon health
Support for heart, lungs and liver function
Enhanced endurance, stamina and rejuvenation
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