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Green smoothie

September 15, 2018

Recipe

This refreshing drink is an excellent source of vitamins A and C.

Serves 4

This refreshing drink is an excellent source of vitamins A and C.

Place all ingredients in a blender or juicer and puree. Enjoy.

1 banana
Juice of 1 lemon (about 4 tablespoons)
1/2 cup strawberries
1/2 cup other berries, such as blackberries or blueberries
2 ounces fresh raw baby spinach (about 2 cups)
Fresh mint to taste
1 cup cold water or ice

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils 1 Fruits Grains and grain products Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) 1 Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates Fats 1 Fruits Protein and dairy Sweets Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 64 Calories 12 g Total carbohydrate 0 mg Cholesterol 2 g Dietary fiber Trace Monounsaturated fat Potassium 1 g Protein Trace Saturated fat 6 fluid ounces Serving size 15 mg Sodium Trace Total fat