Green Smoothies for People who Hate Green Smoothies
Do you struggle to get green veggies into your daily diet? Don't beat yourself up! There are certain genes that affect how people taste things.
The TAS2R38 gene affects levels of sensitivity to a chemical in foods like kale that have a strong bitter taste. If you are a "taster," you may be more sensitive to foods with bitter flavors and/or prefer not to eat them.
Recipes like this can provide a solution if you aren't a big fan of the flavor of leafy greens and celery but want to eat them anyway because they offer so many healthy nutrients. This smoothie is hydrating, packed with fiber, ready in less than 5 min, packed with green veggies—but doesn't taste like it (the pineapple flavor masks the bitterness)—and rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals!
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Green Smoothies for People Who Hate Green Smoothies
Green Smoothies for People who Hate Green Smoothies
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- ½ cucumber, with skin, roughly chopped
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 large kale leaves (stems removed)
- 2-3 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender* and blend until smooth.
- Enjoy immediately!
Notes
Note: This recipe does not keep well and is best enjoyed right away.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
248Fat
3 gSat. Fat
1 gCarbs
55 gFiber
12 gNet carbs
43 gSugar
43 gProtein
7 gSodium
325 mgCholesterol
0 mg
