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[Recipe] Green Smoothie

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Green smoothies. Seems you can find green smoothies on nearly every healthy lifestyle\food blog out there. They’re so popular, and there are so many versions. And for good reason.

Green smoothies are a nutritional powerhouse. They’re quick to make, tasty, and great to take with you on the go. They’re a great option to skipping breakfast. They’re full of nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins. Now that’s a real drink to your health!

My husband and I have been drinking green smoothies for breakfast for a few months now. I love the idea of getting at least the majority of my daily fruit and vegetable intake in a glass in the morning. That gives me a jump start on my day’s nutritional intake. And honestly, it just makes me feel proud of myself. Is that crazy? Maybe to some, but not to me. My green smoothie makes me feel great – like I’ve got a secret I haven’t let everyone else in on or like I’ve got a jump on the rest of the people around me, an advantage.

Yeah, that’s kinda crazy.

For the month of April, Fredericton Family Chiropractic: A Creating Wellness Center is sponsoring a green smoothie challenge. I go to the center regularly for chiropractic and naturopathic care. Everyone there is so knowledgeable, friendly, and personable, and the level of care I receive from these professionals has made serious improvements in my life, as well as in the life of many of my friends and family members. They also offer therapeutic massage therapy. Really, the center is like a one stop shop for health and wellness. They’re amazing.

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