Mango Kale Smoothie
Mango Kale Smoothie
Need a refreshing smoothie that tastes DELICIOUS? Look no further! This smoothie is simple and is bursting with yummy flavors! Mixing mango and banana keeps this smoothie sweet and tropical, while still including a powerful vegetable, kale. Mangos are not only sweet and tasty, but they are PACKED with nutrients and fiber! They contain immune boosting nutrients, aid in digestive health, and provide protective antioxidants! Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on earth. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Studies have shown it to be heart protective and have anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-depressant and anti-cancer effects. Even if you haven't been a huge fan of kale in the past, try throwing a handful in your smoothie and see how you like it. When you start making green smoothies start with more fruit, less greens. Each time you make it, adjust the ratio just a little increasing the amount of greens and decreasing the amount of fruit. Letting your palate slowly become accustomed to more and more greens, instead of jumping right in will likely increase your enjoyment of the final green smoothie.
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1 handful fresh baby kale or power greens
- 1/2-1 fresh or frozen ripe banana
- 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger sub for 1 tsp of ginger powder!
- 1 cup plant based milk of choice
- 1 tbsp flax seed
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients together and enjoy!
Dena DePiazza is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and is certified as a Certified Pain Management Coach. She is your personal advocate for living an energized and passionate life. She works with clients to help them create healthy lives in a way that is flexible, fun, and free of denial and unsustainable discipline. By working together, you can discover lifestyle choices that best support you. Dena helps you learn to make gradual, lifelong changes that will enable you to reach your current and future health goals.
with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences. She is a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
Nadia enjoys providing the guidance and support people need to achieve good health and considers herself their biggest cheerleader when they decide to make their health a priority. As a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Nadia works with clients one on one to help them optimize their health through holistic health practices. She helps reduce the symptoms of chronic illness through nutrition and lifestyle practices, but is not limited to helping anyone who wants to learn how to make better choices. She teaches clients basic kitchen skills, how to read labels and will even do grocery tours. As a personal trainer, Nadia works with clients of all levels, ages and in various settings. She has taught group fitness classes and worked with clients one on one. She emphasizes the importance of staying injury free and building strength to move about their day without pain.
Karissa originally attended Westmont College in beautiful Santa Barbara, and began her B.S. in Psychology, then transferred to Montreat College, in the Appalachian hills of North Carolina, graduating Cum Laude with a B.S. in Music Therapy, and a double minor in Psychology and Music Business.
