Smoothies featuring lettuce

The Official Glowing Green Smoothie

The Official Glowing Green SmoothieThis is not a Healthy Smoothie HQ original recipe, but rather the brainchild of the vibrant Kimberly Snyder. This smoothie is so awesome I had to re-post it on my site.

What sets this green smoothie apart from the competition is the sheer amount of green vegetables it calls for.

Greens are in a class of their own providing an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and overall nutrition. By blending your greens you help break down the cell wall and unlock all the key nutrients for your body to absorb and assimilate.

Continue Reading →

Tropical Romaine Lettuce Green Smoothie

Tropical Romaine Lettuce Green SmoothieLettuce isn’t only for making salads, you can use it in your green smoothies as well. It’s low in calories, tastes good, and is easy to blend. A little pineapple, mango, banana, and romaine lettuce make for one delicious smoothie.

Continue Reading →

Berry Lettuce Smoothie Recipe

Berry Lettuce Smoothie Recipe

Photo by adventuresinliving

You might be thinking to yourself, lettuce in a smoothie? That was my initial reaction. In reality, any green leafy vegetable can be blended into a smoothie.

As is the case with most greens, lettuce is a good option for anyone looking to lose weight because of its super low calorie count. 1 cup of lettuce contains about 8 calories. Lettuce has a high water content, but does offer varying health benefits depending on the type.

Continue Reading →