Simple Green Smoothie

This green smoothie is super simple to make. Add to that the fantastic health benefits from the spinach apple and pear and you have yourself a great start to your morning.

Ingredients:

1 apple
1 pear
2 cups of spinach
16 ounces of cold water

Please note it is best to use cold water a cold apple and a cold pear. I keep a container of water in the refrigerator. I also keep my apples and pears in the refrigerator they keep longer that way. Later I will share with you how I store spinach 

1.Fill blender with 16 ounces of cold water
2.Slice both the apple and pear into wedges disposing of the seeds
3.Add apple and pear to blender
4.Add 2 cups of spinach. *it is ok if you are like me and don't measure everything just grab some 
   handfuls of spinach and add it to the blender* 
5.Bend together and enjoy!

There are many health benefits to spinach. Spinach is loaded with antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, beta-carotene, manganese,zinc and selenium. These antioxidants are helpful in fighting off the onset of osteoporosis, atherosclerosis. Lutein and zeaxanthin which are plentiful in spinach are good for vision and high blood pressure. Vitamin A found in spinach is good for the immune system and skin. One cup of spinach contains 337% of the RDA for Vitamin A. Vitamin K is good for nervous and brain function as well as.

Apples provide quite a bit of soluable fiber, 4 grams per medium size. Pears are high in fiber as well and are also high in Vitamin C and K.

How I store my spinach and lettuce:

Make sure the spinach is dry before storing it. Moisture is a killer to all things green and leafy. Line storage container with two paper towels. Place spinach in container on top of paper towels making sure not to pack the spinach in tightly. Top with two paper towels cover and store in refrigerator. When you notice moisture on the inside lid after it has been in the refrigerator be sure to dry it well before replacing top.