Drink: Green Energy

Recipe by Sara Lewis This supersmoothie is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. The spirulina is a great protein-booster, too.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Spinach, Spirulina

Health benefits of Green Energy

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Spirulina is a protein rich food, which is high in omega-3 fatty acids and high in iron. Spirulina is also high in B vitamins, including folic acid. Spirulina is high in calcium, and thought to have more than 20 times the amount of calcium that is in milk.

Ingredients

1 pear, halved
1/4 cucumber, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups young spinach
4 sprigs of fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 avocado, pitted and flesh scooped from the skin
1/2 teaspoon spirulina powder
chilled water, to taste
1 brazil nut, coarsely chopped

Instructions

Feed the pear and cucumber through a juicer. Pour the juice into a blender, add the spinach, parsley, and avocado, and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass. Mix the spirulina with just enough water to make a thick liquid, then swirl it into the juice. Sprinkle with the chopped brazil nut, then serve.

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