Green Smoothie

This nine-ingredient green smoothie packs a powerful health punch. The added omega-3 fat and protein from chia seeds may slow the rise in blood sugar caused by naturally occurring fruit sugars.

Nutrition information (per serving: 1 cup): Sodium (45mg); Sugars (15g); Cholesterol (0mg); Total Fat (0g); Saturated Fat (0g); Fiber (5g); Protein (3g); Carbohydrates (25g)

1 cup spinach leaves

1 cup green kale, chopped

1 cup green seedless grapes

1 Bartlett pear, cored, quartered

1 orange, peeled, quartered

1 ripe banana, peeled

1 tsp. chia seeds

½ cup water

2 cups ice

Place all ingredients in blender and process on low speed for 15 seconds. Increase to medium speed, then high speed, and process until well blended.
 

Use ripe banana, just-ripe pear and peeled orange with no pith for maximum smoothie sweetness.

Adding chia seeds provides a healthy source of omega-3 fatty.