The Benefits of Green Smoothies & Green Juice

Green Juice, as well as green smoothies, have become increasingly popular over the past decade due to their phenomenal health benefits. They are a great way to consume a large amount of fruits and vegetables for those who struggle to meet their daily recommended intake. Here are our favourite benefits of incorporating a green drink into your diet today:

• Nutrient-dense: Green juices are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, these are essential components for optimal health. Not only is a green juice good for you it is also a fast way to get your vitamins on the go!
• Digestive Health: Green smoothies can improve your digestive health by providing the essential fiber that promotes regular bowel movements to your body.
• Energy Boost: Ditch the morning coffee, green juice will help increase your energy levels due to the high mineral content.
• Hydration: Green smoothies are an excellent way to keep hydrated, this is because they are partly made from water-rich fruits and vegetables such as cucumber.
• Immune Boost: The antioxidants present in green juice will help boost your immune system and fight off infections.

Now that you know the benefits of drinking a green elixir why not try one of these recipes below?

Recipe 1) Bali Green Smoothie from Jacqui

Ingredients:

• Spinach, 1 handful
• Beetroot leaves, 1 handful
• Watermelon, 1/4 of a large watermelon
• Mixed Microgreens, 1 handful

Instructions:

1. Blend the spinach and beetroot leaves together with water.
2. Separate half of this into a glass on the side.
3. Add the watermelon to the blender and blend, this can be substituted for pineapple if you prefer.
4. Add the microgreens and blend!
5. Finally, add the juice that you separated into another glass back into the blender and blend everything together. This will break everything down into a super smooth blend with no large chunks, and it is less taxing for the motor on your blender.

Thank you Jacqui for sending in this recipe and photos!

Recipe 2) Green Juice

Ingredients:

• Baby kale, 2 cups
• Baby spinach, 2 cups
• Cucumber, 1
• Celery stalks, 2
• Wheatgrass, 50g
• Lemon, 1
• Ginger, 1 inch

Instructions:

1. Wash all of the vegetables and cut them into small pieces.
2. Add all the ingredients to the juicer, 1 small handful at a time.
3. Wait for your juicer to finish.
4. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Recipe 3) Simple Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

• Banana, 1
• Spinach, 1 cup
• Baby Kale, 1 cup
• Almond milk, 1 cup
• Honey, 1 tsp

Instructions:

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into your favourite glass, sit back, and enjoy.

Let us know what juice or smoothie you are making at home and tag us on instagram @greensbali