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As an avid protein consumer I know well how important it is to eat veggies.  Protein is acidic while vegetables are alkaline and hence a perfect marriage. We need to have the perfect balance of protein and veggies. Too much protein and you will be acidic which is a breeding ground for osteoporosis, diabetes, premature aging, kidney stones, and joint pain.

Our bodies strive to be in balance, and the body will do whatever it takes to maintain homeostasis.  If you don’t eat enough veggies the body will take calcium from your bones so that it can balance the acids from your diet.

A recent seven year study conducted at the University of California, on 9,000 women should that those who have chronic acidosis are at a great risk for bone loss than those who have normal Ph levels. Many of the hip fractures prevalent among middle-aged women are connected to high acidity caused by a diet rich in animal foods and low in vegetables. This is because the body borrows calcium from the bones in order to balance pH. – American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Since the number one vegetable consumed by Americans is ketchup! Yes you read correctly. We obviously don’t eat enough veggies. Well here’s a great way to bring yourself over to alkalinity.

Green Smoothies!!!!

Green smoothies provide numerous health benefits:

Green Smoothies provide the benefits of chlorophyll. A molecule of chlorophyll is only 1 atom different from a molecule of human blood. According to Dr Ann Wigmore, consuming chlorophyll is like receiving a blood transfusion.

Green Smoothies reduce your intake of fats and salt. Smoothies satisfy and reduce cravings.

Green Smoothies are a great way to include greens in your diet. Believe it or not, after a few weeks of drinking green smoothies you will crave and enjoy eating more greens.

Never judge a book by its cover – My green smoothie looks very GREEN but it tastes like fruit.

2 Cups Strawberries

2 Cups Spinach or Kale

Squeeze of Fresh Lemon

2 Cups Pure Water

Add ice and blend!!!

For those of us who love our protein shakes here’s a great green smoothie for you……..

1 Scoop Vanilla Protein (sweetened with Stevia)

5 Ounces of Pure Water

8 Ounces of Spinach or Kale

4 Ice Cubes

Blend!!!

Let me know what you think……

Dark leafy green vegetables such as parsley, spinach, watercress and many others are rich in chlorophyll, the green pigment that most plants require for photosynthesis. It is sometimes called “the blood of the plant” in that it is chemically nearly identical to human hemoglobin. Chlorophyll stimulates red blood cell production. Additionally, dark green leafy vegetables contain many nutrients including Vitamin K and iron which is necessary for building healthy blood.

So what greens have you eaten today?