Green Smoothie Weekend

Hi it’s been awhile since my last post.

This weekend my 14yr old son and I,will be having green smoothies, fruits, coconut water and water. This is part of his preparation for end of year exams which begins June 22nd. As vegans we do believe in cleansing regularly to boost our immune system which in turn makes the brain more alert, improves memory and concentration. Off to soccer training.

DAY ONE

Banana Callaloo Smoothie

2 ripe bananas

2 cups chopped callaloo* leaves

2 tbs flaxseed

2 cups nut milk

Ice (optional)

Add all ingredients to blender blend until smooth.

Serves 2

Mango Spinach Smoothie

1 julie mango

2 ripe bananas

2 cups chopped spinach

2 cups nut milk

Ice

Combine all ingredients in blender, blend until smooth

Serves 2

Snacks

Otaheite apple

Jelly coconut water with meat

Fruit platter

1 med pawpaw

2 ripe bananas

1 large hayden mango

Cut as desired serve on a platter

Serves 2

Mango Coconut Spinach Smoothie

1 *jelly coconut with meat

1 julie mango

2cups chopped spinach

½ lemon or lime

Ice

Combine all ingredients in blender blend until smooth

Serves 2

Drink as much water as you like

Go to bed early

Enjoy

*callaloo (Jamaican Spinach)

*If jelly coconut is large use 2 cups of the water

Day 2

Pineapple-orange green smoothie

2 cups chopped spinach

2 sm oranges

1/4 med pineapple

1 1/2 cups coconut water

1/2 lemon/lime

Combine all ingredients in blender blend until smooth

Fruit Platter

1 large Hayden mango

1 med pawpaw

2 ripe banana

cut and serve on a platter

serves 2

Snack

coconut water

apples

Pineapple-orange green smoothie

Marinated Greens

4 cups chopped greens (leaves only)

1 small onion

1 med tomato

2 tbs olive oil

1 lemon

6 black olives ( more if desired)

2 tbs chopped sun dried tomatoes

salt & pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a bowl , use a wooden spoon to mix well then cover and marinate for at least an hour

Serves 2

Drink as much water as desired

Go to bed early