This Green Smoothie Recipe has changed my life!

Beautify from the inside out!  That's right, for years I have struggled with acne, break outs

 

 and lack luster skin.  Since making a few changes in my diet recently, I have finally realized that I CAN enjoy clear, radiant skin {like many of the woman who's skin I dream about}.

Facialists have always told me that I need to change my diet, that its my hormones causing breakouts, and that I have to switch my skincare.  Well, during my last facial over a year ago, I heard the same advice and finally decided to make changes once a for all.

Today - I eat better quality foods, I stay away from meat, but enjoy fish {packed with EFAs which are sooo good for your skin, hair, body}, and animal products as best as I can.  I  mostly drink my breakfasts and I eat lots - I

mean LOTS - of leafy greens.

Overall, I have dropped weight, cleared my skin, feel lighter more balanced and have more energy - well, most days...

Here is what I did.

1) Earlier this year I replaced my regular protein for Vi-Shakes.

I started using them initially to help me drop my last 10 pounds. I am happy to report that I am 10 pounds lighter, a few pant sizes smaller and because of the anti-inflammatories in them and the balanced nutrition, my skin breaks out less, and heals more quickly.  So clearer skin was a happy side effect.

2) I've become vegetarian - well pescatarian really.  I still enjoy seafood and fish.

3) Which means, I've added lots of greens to my diet as I mentioned.  baby organic spinach, kale, and swiss chard to name a few.  But what I also do is enjoy them for breakfast!  Yup, I toss a hand full of baby organic spinach to my morning Vi-Shake.  I call this Shrek shake.  My kids love it too.  Imagine a really healthy, balanced meal replacement on steroids (but no steroids required!).

Here are a few of my fav recipes for you to try!

The Green Glowing Smoothie by Kimberly Snyder.*

It is a shake on steroids times 1000!!!  I make a huge dose of the glowing green smoothie and it keeps in the fridge for a few days.  I add about 8 ounces of the mix to my blender,  2 scoops of the Vi-shake and blend away!  A yummy, super boost for  my body from the inside out!

Here is the recipe and links for you to get your own green, glowing vi-shake beauty fix!

1 1/2 cups of water

1 head of organic romaine lettuce (I sometimes cheat and get the organic blend of pre-washed baby romaine and spinach mix)

1/2 bunch of organic spinach

3-4 stalks of celery

1 organic apple, your choice

1 organic pear, cored and chopped

1 organic banana

juice of 1/2 organic lemon

Optional - as they change the flavour

1/3 bunch of organic cilantro

1/3 bunch of organic parsley

Instructions

add the water, chopped romaine and spinach to the blender.  Starting on low, mix until smooth.  Gradually mix at higher speeds add the celery, apple and pear.  Add the herbs in you choose.  Mix in the banana and lemon juice.

* The Beauty Detox Solution, by Kimberly Snyder, C.N.

I don't drink the entire mixture in one setting, instead, I refrigerate it and mix 8 ounces at a time.

Here is my mixture for The Shrek Shake Green Smoothie Recipe

8 ounces of your green mixture

2 scoops of Vi-Shake

A few ice cubes

Splash of water as I like my shakes slightly more liquid.  Blend up in your blender and enjoy starting your day with a super boost!

Your body will thank you and you'll be rewarded with beautiful skin from the inside out. Let me know if you try the Green Smoothie Recipe and what you think!

Much Love,

Nicki

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