Get Well green smoothie

If this doesn't help my immune system, I don't know what will.

I'm writing this post as I sit covered under a heaping pile of blankets all mopey because I can't be outside enjoying the Vancouver sun. It seems that my immune system has failed me again, and I've come down with something. So, what does a vegan-personal-trainer-who-doesn't-like-taking-cold-medication do? Well, I'm going to try to reinvigorate my body with a blast of vitamins and minerals!

Though slightly chunky despite using a Vitamix blender (I'm rarely patient enough to wait for it to pulverize everything), this Get Well green smoothie is packed full  potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium, folate, beta carotene, vitamin K, thiamine, and vitamin C. Plus it's got a light zesty kick from the all immune-boosting and powerful ginger root! (Seriously that stuff is great for everything!)







In a powerful blender, mix the following ingredients until smooth:

• 3 leaves of fresh kale
• 1 gigantic handful of fresh spinach
• 1 Granny Smith apple, without the core
• 1" cube of fresh ginger root
• 2 heaping tablespoons of hemp hearts
• 1-1 1/2 cups of water (you may choose to add ice as well)

Enjoy and stay healthy my friends!