In the Reboot Kitchen: Green Pineapple Smoothie
By Claire Georgiou, Reboot Naturopath, B.HSc ND
A power-house of electrolytes and other nutrients, this smoothie is loaded with potassium, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C and iron. Pineapple contains a wonderful anti-inflammatory nutrient called bromelain which may reduce inflammation, pain and also aid digestion of proteins.
Ingredients
- 2-4 kale leaves (Tuscan cabbage)
- 1 orange
- 1 cup (150 g) chopped pineapple
- 1 cup (250 ml) coconut water
- ½ cup ice
- 4 stevia leaves (dried or powdered is fine, 2 drops of liquid stevia will work, too)
Directions
- Juice the orange in a citrus juicer (or in your Breville juicer).
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend & enjoy!
Servings: 1
Serving Size: 16 - 18 oz (500 ml)
Substitutions
- Kale – spinach, collard greens, watercress, arugula (rocket)
- Orange – ruby grapefruit, lemon, lime, mandarin, blood orange
- Pineapple – honeydew, cantaloupe (rockmelon), apple, pear
- Coconut water – hemp, rice, almond milk, water
- Stevia – honey, maple
Calories: 290
Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 340 mg
Carbohydrates: 66 g
Fiber: 12 g
Sugars: 35 g
Protein: 10 g