It's easy being green!

Today I want to talk about my latest obsession. I still struggle with eating gluten-free and am constantly trying to make sure that I'm eating clean and healthy. I know that the more nutrients I put into my body the better I'll feel, and especially as I get older, I really want to feel my best and take care of my body.

While I was in Hawaii, my grandmother told me that my aunt Lala made her a green smoothie because it was jam-packed with cancer fighting super foods. I had seen green smoothies before but thought they had to taste disgusting. I hate most green, super foods -- like spinach and kale, which are the base of these smoothies. I was intrigued though and figured I'd give it a try.

Lala came over and brought all the ingredients we needed:

• spinach
• cucumber
• celery
• parsley
• mint
• apple
• banana
• lemon juice
• lime juice

She recommends using organic whenever possible. We chopped everything up, added some water and blended, blended, blended. I was shocked at how GOOD it tasted!

Grandma and I continued to make green smoothies every day and I came home a convert. I love that I can add anything else to the base that I have on hand -- mango, pineapple, orange juice, strawberries, you name it!

I'm really wanting to try this detox green smoothie and also try out freezer prepping a weeks worth of smoothies to save time in the mornings.

In the couple of weeks I've been drinking them, I feel and notice a difference. I feel lighter, cleaner and more energized. I'm even slowlllly getting Keith to like them :)

This week I bought this book.....the author really breaks down the science of creating the perfect smoothie, for whatever your need is. It ranges from mood-boosting to pre and post workout smoothies, with everything in between. I'm excited to give it a whirl this week!

Has anyone else jumped on the green smoothie bandwagon? I'm always looking for new ones to make and try :)