Kale & Mango Green Tea Smoothie
Mar
Get your daily dose of green goodness with this tasty 'Kale & Mango Green Tea Smoothie'. This smoothie is jam-packed with beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A). This important vitamin acts as a potent antioxidant and helps reduce inflammation in the body, while supporting eye health and vision. Kale is a super brassica vegetable that contains high levels of sulfur compounds essential for liver detoxification of carcinogens. Mangoes are a wonderful source of vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant and vital for collagen production for healthy, youthful skin. Vitamin C is also needed for healthy adrenal gland function, and to strengthen immunity. Green leafy vegetables like kale and baby spinach are a good source of iron to bolster your immune system and promote red blood cell production and the transport of oxygen around the body. Green tea has been shown to help speed up your metabolism, to increase fat burning and weight loss. Green tea is also rich in antioxidants which are important for reducing the risk of chronic diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disease, along with preventing premature ageing.
Kale & Mango Green Tea Smoothie
1 1/2 cups frozen mango pieces
1 packed cup baby spinach
1 large kale leaf, remove rib
Small handful fresh mint leaves
1/4 large Lebanese cucumber
1 cup chilled Bodhi Organic ViridiTEA (green tea)
Small handful of pistachios
Method:
- Place all ingredients, except pistachios, in your blender and mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour into 2 glasses and top with roughly chopped pistachios and some mint leaves.
- Enjoy! Serves 2.
Supercharge your smoothie:
- Add 1 tsp of spirulina or super greens powder to boost your immune and skin health.
- Try adding 1/2 small avocado for extra heart healthy monounsaturated fats and beta-carotene.
