POWERHOUSE Smoothie!

Still not a fan of "greens"? Kale, Spinach, Swiss Chard.....they all have the power to unleash a fury of good for you vitamins and minerals to take over your body and transform it into a powerhouse of healthy! So why are you still shying away from them? Listen, if you don't love them sauteed on your dinner plate, or crunchy in your salad, it doesn't me you have to avoid them all together. And why would you? They are sooooooo good for you, that finding a way to eat them has never been simpler with this tasty POWERHOUSE SMOOTHIE....blueberries round out the antioxidant power and bananas add a smooth texture and that much needed potassium to get you through the day, and the kale, well you'll never even know it's there, but your body will!
 Eat WELL, Drink WELL, Savor those GREENS! (and take a quick peek below as to why KALE in particular is SO GOOD FOR YOU!)


THE POWERHOUSE SMOOTHIE RECIPE
Blueberry Kale Smoothie
2 cups kale, de-stemmed and chopped
1 cup blueberries
1 banana, sliced
3 cups almond milk
Place all ingredients in blender and pulse until smooth and delicious :)


"Why is Kale so healthy? It has to do with all the nutrients it contains": (courtesy of J. Davenport Ezine art)
1. Kale contains indole-3-carbinol, a substance that can help your body fight against industrial chemicals known as Xenoestrogens that can be cancerous and also lead to increased abdominal fat storage. Kale actually helps you maintain a slim waist line.
2. 1 cup of Kale can supply you with all of your recommended daily dose of Vitamin A which is a powerful element and great for your eyes and teeth health. It takes just a tine supply of this special herb to give you this massive benefit.
3. Kale contains various sulfur rich components that were found to fight cancerous elements in your body. In various animal studies, these types of sulfur elements were found to help reduce the size of tumors in animals.
4. Kale contains vitamin C which is useful in fighting off infection and aids the healing process whenever you suffer wounds.
5. Kale is rich in vitamin B12 which helps the function of the nervous system and is important for various internal body functions.
6. Kale is a tasty addition to many dishes and salads. It's super low in calories with just 36 calories for a whole cup of the herb and so it's an excellent diet food.
7. Rich in calcium, Kale assists in maintaining bone strength and proper structure. Its high vitamin A content also helps in this respect.
8. Manganese, which is found in great quantities in Kale, is also an excellent fat burning elements as it helps in the energy production process from carbohydrates and protein.