The Green Smoothie Recipe Book

iodine, copper, and iron.
1 CUP WATER
1 BANANA, PEELED AND CUT INTO 1-INCH CHUNKS
2 CUPS STRAWBERRIES, HULLED AND HALVED
3-INCH CUCUMBER SEGMENT, UNPEELED, WELL WASHED, AND SLICED
Blend all ingredients together, then pour into a glass and enjoy the taste of sun-ripened berries and smooth bananas. Try using frozen strawberries for a sweet, invigorating summertime treat you can enjoy anytime—even on winter’s coldest mornings. For an even more delightful treat, try adding a quarter teaspoon of pure vanilla extract; it will give your smoothie a taste that’s similar to fresh strawberry ice cream

Strawberry Sorbet
YIELDS 4 CUPS
Bright red with a sweet, irresistible flavor, fresh strawberries contain high levels of phytochemicals including ellagic acid and anthocyanins, both of which may aid in slowing the aging process and halting the progress of inflammation. High in vitamin C and B-complex vitamins, as well as vitamin A and vitamin E, strawberries also contain important minerals including iodine, copper, and iron.
1 CUP WATER
1 BANANA, PEELED AND CUT INTO 1-INCH CHUNKS
2 CUPS STRAWBERRIES, HULLED AND HALVED
3-INCH CUCUMBER SEGMENT, UNPEELED, WELL WASHED, AND SLICED