A Green Dream

Green drinks conjure up a host of comments when you ask people if they've had one. They are usually made from Wheat Grass, which is where the green color comes in, but they are also one of the healthiest drinks ON THIS PLANET. This particular Greenie is not made with the grass. The green in this recipe comes from organic bulk Spinach, which is loaded with beta-carotene and Lutein, also known as Xanthophyll. Beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant, that studies show, can reduce the risk for various cancers and heart disease. Lutein is beneficial to eye health.
One of the reasons I wanted to post an entry about this particular green drink is because it's really delicious. While its color comes from the spinach, the taste is a wonderful mix of coconut flavors and banana. So please, give it a try. For those squeamish about Spinach, you won't even taste it - but you do reap the nutritional benefits, and we can all use an added boost of green, leafy vegetables in our diet.
The following recipe is courtesy 0f Barlean's Organic Oils. www.barleans.com. A Ferndale, Washington based company specializing in healthy omega oils and other wonderful products. The key ingredient here is the Coconut oil. So please try the recipe. I make one about four or five times a week and always start the day with it, afterward, I feel so good about putting a healthy, tasty drink in my body. You will too. I promise.

(2) sliced, frozen bananas

(2) huge handfuls of spinach

(1) cup milk (please don't use cow's milk, that's for a baby calf); try something deliciously tasty
such as So Delicious brand coconut milk in Vanilla or plain flavor; or you can also use Almond
or soy milk. This is also necessary if you or your loved ones are lactose intolerant.

(1/4) teaspoon cinnamon

(1) teaspoon vanilla

(1) tablespoon Coconut Oil

** Important note: please don't purchase just any coconut oil. Some stores sell coconut oil that is made from hydrogenated oil (this is the kind that can clog your arteries and is very unhealthy. The coconut oil you need should be "expeller pressed virgin" coconut oil. You can get this in a variety of brands through your local health food store.

Instructions: Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Pour in a glass and enjoy.