Rainbow Smoothie
If you’re having trouble consuming ALL the colors of the rainbow every day, this smoothie is an amazing solution. The recipe is adapted from the 2 micronutrient smoothie recipes developed by Rhonda Patrick, PhD. Dr. Patrick has detailed information about the benefits of each of these ingredients on 2 videos here and here.
All vegetables should be organic.
* Frozen wild blueberries are considered to contain the highest antioxidants of any other produce, but you may substitute them with frozen organic blueberries. Non-denatured (or undenatured) whey protein is more biologically active than regular whey protein because it has NOT been exposed to high heat.
Optional: To reduce oxalate content, blanch the kale, Swiss chard, celery & spinach; place blanched greens in fridge or freezer for several minutes. I usually take this extra precaution, although Dr. Patrick doesn’t think it’s necessary.
Place all ingredients in high-powered blender & process until smooth. Enjoy!
All vegetables should be organic.
- Kale, 4 leaves with ribs & stem removed
- Red Swiss Chard, 1 large leaf with stem
- Spinach, 1 packed cup
- Celery, 1 large stalk
- Parsley, 4 sprigs
- Carrot, 1 large
- Tomato, half
- Red apple, half
- Lemon juice from ½ large lemon
- Frozen wild Maine blueberries, 3/4 - 1 cup*
- Avocado, half
- Hydrolyzed collagen powder, 1 scoop
- Unflavored non-denatured protein powder, 1 scoop*
- Almond, hemp or other nut/seed milk, 1 cup (can substitute water)
* Frozen wild blueberries are considered to contain the highest antioxidants of any other produce, but you may substitute them with frozen organic blueberries. Non-denatured (or undenatured) whey protein is more biologically active than regular whey protein because it has NOT been exposed to high heat.
Optional: To reduce oxalate content, blanch the kale, Swiss chard, celery & spinach; place blanched greens in fridge or freezer for several minutes. I usually take this extra precaution, although Dr. Patrick doesn’t think it’s necessary.
Place all ingredients in high-powered blender & process until smooth. Enjoy!
