Pumping Iron

A diet rich in vegetables does not have to be lacking in essential nutrients like iron.  In fact, many vegetables are iron rich.  

Dark green veggies like spinach and kale are great sources of iron.  Other dark color vegetables such as beets, carrots, red bell peppers and tomatoes are good sources as well.

This smoothie contains many iron rich ingredients, providing 60% of your daily recommended intake.  

And it's delicious!

Pumping Iron

5 oz Greek Yogurt, plain

1 c Carrots, shredded

½ c Red Bell Pepper, chunks

½ c Beets, cooked sliced

½ c Tomato, chopped

1 c Spinach, frozen chopped

¼ c Beet Juice

¼ c Orange Juice

1 T Whey Protein Powder, vanilla flavor

½ c Oats, finely ground

1 T Flax Seed, finely ground

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

(44 g Protein, 7 g Fat, 13 g Fiber, 60% DV Iron)

Have A Cup o' Salad!

Today's smoothie is like a salad in a cup.  It was beautiful before and after, and the taste was wonderful...a bit like a V8, but creamy and thick.  The mango and peach added a nice sweet note to the flavor of the vegetables.  I must admit, I was proud of this one.  So, go drink some salad!

Cup o’ Salad Smoothie

1 c. shredded kale

1 c. shredded carrots

1 celery stalk, cut into chunks

1 tomato, cut into chunks

1 peach, peeled and cut into chunks

1 c. frozen mango chunks

1 c. apple juice

1 ½ T. whey protein powder, vanilla flavor

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.
(30 g Protein, 0 g Fat, 8 g Fiber)