Green Goodness

I am loving the refreshing springish weather, well except for today.  It was quite cool outside at lunch while I taught a class, and I think it's going to storm a bit again here any moment!
But that's Alberta!
So with trying to bring a little more spring on, I've been adding a bit more green into my diet the past couple of weeks.  After a hard run or a bike I come home and whip together an amazing green smoothie.
It's alkaline forming, full of carbohydrates, and vegan protein.  Which has been great on my tummy lately. I ate some Bison peperoni Sunday afternoon, that I think was expired, and my guts were not doing so well the rest of Sunday and Monday.  I have been a little turned off meat the past couple of days. Could hardly stomach a light chicken soup last night...
So if you want to be kind to your gut, here is a great little booster!  Go to Kingsland Farmers Market and you should be able to get all your greens, and juices needed to make this little doosey.

Serve 2

1 1/2 cups Zebroff's organic apple juice
1/2 cup water
1 heaping scoop of Vega protein powder
1 apple, cored and quarted
4 kale leaves,  ribs removed, then roughly chopped
1 large handfull of fresh mint leaves
2 large handfulls of fresh parsley
1 tbsp of maple syrup (*if needed)
A splash of Lund's fresh carrot juice
Several ice cubes

Throw everything in the blender and blend until well combined.  You may have to stop your blender a few times to get some of the top ingredients mixed in.  Then blend on high speed for a minute before serving.
This is hearty, green goodness !
Enjoy.