The Smoothie Recipe I Swear By: Healthy, Easy, and Delicious
It’s My Smoothie
“There’s one thing I look forward to every morning, and no, it’s not coffee. It’s my smoothie.”
I didn’t love smoothies. Actually, I loved sugar and craved it constantly. Yet, deep down, I knew it was draining my energy, focus, and health.
One day, after reading here and there (you know how midlife rabbit holes go), I stumbled upon something interesting: we might crave sugar because we can’t get enough Potassium. Supposedly, our bodies need around 4,900 milligrams of potassium each day, and no supplement has that amount.
How Do We Get Enough Potassium?
Greens. Lots of them.
When I started dialing in my potassium and balancing it with just the right touch of sodium, my health overall improved. I felt steadier and energized. The sugar cravings packed their bags and left.
What are Greens?
Example of Super Greens:
Kale, Beet tops, Green mix, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Microgreens, Collard Greens, Watercress, Turnip greens, etc.
How Much Salad Should We Eat
It depends on height and body structure. I’m 5’9’ and I needed to eat massive amounts of leafy greens—at least 16 ounces a day. But no matter how committed I was, it always felt like it took forever to chew through that mountain of salad.
So, I had a stroke of brilliance: why not blend them up?
Changing The Game
I invested in a fantastic blender—affordable, durable, and still going strong after all these years. It turned my leafy green marathon into a quick, nourishing ritual.
Every single day, I make my smoothie. It’s my ritual, my boost, and midlife armor. This blend isn’t just tasty — it’s loaded with skin-loving nutrients and hormone-balancing goodness.
My Everyday Midlife Smoothie Recipe
🟢 1 cup frozen organic kale, mixed greens
🟣 1 cup frozen beet tops
🥑 ½ avocado
🥒 A slice of cucumber
🌿 1 celery stalk
🌿 A handful of fresh parsley
🫐 ½ cup frozen blueberries
🍬 A few drops of liquid stevia (makes it sweet and magical)
🌱 1 Tbsp chia seeds
🌰 2 Brazil nuts
🧂 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
🍫 1 Tbsp raw cacao powder
🌶 Optional: a small piece of fresh ginger (if I have it in the fridge)
Add 2 cups of water, blend, and enjoy it with your first meal. Mine is usually around 11 a.m.
🕒 Important tip:
Don’t drink this in the evening. The potassium boost will rise, and so will your energy.
When I finish making the smoothie, I love to add a scoop of L. reuteri and stir it out. Changed the game for my gut.
Why I Love It
After drinking this smoothie, I could skip dessert without a second thought. I passed by the cake shop like a warrior. I stopped chasing sugar and started feeling more grounded and alive, and it takes only a few minutes to drink it.
This smoothie isn’t magic, but it works for me.. 💚
Whether you’re in a smoothie phase or just testing the waters, this one might become your new favorite ritual.
🧭 Keep Reading
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Disclaimer: This post is not medical advice. What works for me might not work for you. Always consult with your physician or a healthcare professional before making changes to your diet or lifestyle.
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