If you celebrated as much as we did over the past few weeks, you may be ready to scale down a bit and do some healthy cleansing. I’m going to be getting more into this subject over the next few weeks.
I’ll be working with my friend, Chef MiMi McGee, to present some healthy alternatives that can make a huge difference in your overall well being.
Today, I’m beginning a journey into optimal health. No, I’m not becoming a vegetarian or a vegan. What I’m doing is putting more emphasis on plant based foods in my diet. Years ago I cut out all packaged, processed foods and cook everything from scratch, for the most part. I’m feeling the need to take things a bit further, cleansing and boosting my immune system. I’m sharing MiMi’s delicious “Shrek Smoothie” with you today. I’ll be making this with avocado instead of banana. MiMi’s smoothies are yummy so I hope you’ll give this a try!
Shrek Smoothie
MiMi McGee – Leafy Café
Serves 2 for meal replacement or 4 for snack
Ingredients:
2 c. Fresh or frozen Spinach
2 T. Apple Juice Concentrate (fresh, frozen or canned in its own juice, no sugar or syrup please!)
8 oz. Crushed Pineapple
½ Frozen Banana or ½ avocado for creaminess
2 c. Almond or other Non-dairy milk
Optional (for protein and Omega boosts): Hemp, Chia and/or Flax Seed; Almond butter, cooked Quinoa
Ice
Method:
Blend all together in a high speed blender until smooth. Add more water, ice or non-dairy milk as needed. Feel free to add a couple of pitted dates for extra sweetness or some of the other protein boosting ingredients to taste and consistency!
Here’s a link to MiMi’s website, Leafy Cafe, where you’ll find more on juicing processes and ideas: leafycafe.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-skinny-on-smoothies-and-juicing.html
You might also be interested to know, if you’re living in the Coastal Georgia area that MiMi is teaching Fit For Life cooking classes at the St. Simons Health and Fitness Center. MiMi is also offering a plant based meal service where you can order delicious, healthy meals prepared by MiMi to take home.
2014 is off to a great start. I’m focused on being healthier than I’ve ever been…..want to join me on the journey?
