This is my very first post in the A to Z Blogging challenge and I am quite excited to be presenting a short and sweet post with the alphabet A. My first year participating and I am not quite sure I will blog on every alphabet, but I will do my very best. A fun way to come up with creative nutrition posts and recipes.
I got hooked on Aloe vera a few years back when I read about the health benefits. I love Aloe vera juice and can drink it plain, but I find adding some additional ingredients to it in the form of a smoothie makes it delish and turns it into a super charged drink nutritionally. Before I introduce my drink to you, just a few pointers on the benefits of this super fruit.
Nutrion Nuts and bolts on Aloe Vera Elixir of aging : high antioxidants that counteract the effects of free radicals which can cause cell damage. Improves immune system. Powerful detox agent : Purifies and cleanses the system from inside out. Increases metabolism : helps in wt loss. Healthy skin and hair : when applied topically and taken internally. Helps maintain healthy digestive tract : treats and soothes colitis and ulcers. Keeps the body in a healthy alkaline balance. Powerhouse of vitamins : vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B12
Finally, here it is !! My antioxidant rich green smoothie creation ! I have this everymorning and it tastes super delish and gives me a head start into my day. Don’t let the green intimidate you. It’s super yummy !!
Aloe Vera Kiwi Spinach Detox SmoothieAloe vera juice blended with spinack, kiwi and green grapes makes the ultimate green smoothie !
Ingredients
- Aloe vera juice - 1 cup
- Spinach - 2 cups
- Kiwi - 2
- Green grapes - 1 cup
- Mint - 1/4 cup
- Ginger - 1/2 inch piece
- Stevia or Agave Nectar - 1 tsp
Instructions
http://www.suesnutritionbuzz.com/2012/04/01/aloe-vera-benefits-aloe-kiwi-mint-smoothie/
- Peel kiwi, wash spinach
- Blend all ingredients till smooth
- Add Stevia or agave nectar
- Enjoy a glass of cool green minty detox goodness.
Hi there! I’m Sunithi, AKA Sue, a registered dietitian with a sweet tooth and a passion for eating healthy (quite a combo) currently working as an independent consultant in the DC Metro area. I’m also a blogger, health nut, nutrition geek who jogs to keep sane :)! I love to revamp recipes and add some ‘Nutrition Bytes’ to them. All my recipes are gluten free! I also blog on natural health and fitness! Visit often and drop me a note if you have any nutrition queries!
Sounds delicious. Good luck with the challenge!
Thanks !!
Hi! So glad to find you through the AZ Challenge! Your smoothies look delish! 🙂
Thanks ! I actually drink that stuff & its delish !!
I drink Aloe Vera & this is a great way to make it yummier since I dont really like the taste much !! Tks again for a fab recipe and Ahem ! Great photography !
Yeah ! The Smoothie is really yumm ! Try it & let me know. I edit my pics in picnik 🙂
Love love the greeeeeeen smoothie Sue ! Never had Aloe, maybe will have some after reading those health benefits. All the best ! What's up for B ?
Thanks Pen 🙂 B is a surprise ! Be back tomorrow 😉
A-Z Challenge shout-out! As usual, looks amazing! I could use the kiwi smoothie now:)
Thanks Cari, It quite delish !! The mint & ginger add some extra zest to it 🙂 Try it and let me know how it tastes 😉
I love fruit, and kiwi's one of my favorites. I don't think I've had aloe vera, though. Interesting idea to mix kiwi, spinach, and green grapes. This would be interesting to try. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thanks for visiting 🙂 It is a great combo ! Try it out and let me know … ultimate green smoothie 🙂
Wow! I had no idea you could drink aloe vera! What does it taste like? Is it sweet or bitter or even have a taste?
Thanks for teaching me something new today!
Lisa, the Life of Lisa
I love the Aloe Vera drinks it is sooo tast, I just moved from South Africa to The Netherlands, I have never seen Aloe Vera drinks in S.A. which is weird since South Africa is a big source of Aloe Vera but any way drinking it is a win-win situation.
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I have found that drinking a small amount of FLP aloe vera gel every day is a great help to keeping myself “regular” (so to speak). This shouldn’t be used as a cure or treatment for any disease, or the symptoms of any disease, but I’ve found it to be a good preventative maintenence technique for myself.
I bet you could add hemp protein powder, for a great smoothie.