Top O' the mornin' to you from the bottom of my glass! 

Drink this green smoothie and you'll be on your way to a healthier lass! (and lad) ;-)

Saint Patrick's Day will NEVER be the same!  Enjoy this green smoothie & know you are pumping your body with amazing goodness … packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants (with superfoods blueberries, Montmorency cherries and Acai powder, this baby is kicking for your immune system).

Ingredients:

Organic Chard (2 leaves)

Organic Frisee (1 small handful)

Organic Escarole (1 small handful)

Chard has vitamins K, A,C, magnesium, potassium, fiber and much more, including protein! Escarole is also high in vitamin A & other nutrients and interestingly it helps to activate bile which in the end activates appetite and will help your body break down food (will help with digestion & natural spring cleansing) … Frisee helps with this too ….and has lovely lightly bitter taste that helps to balance out sweetness.

Montmorency Cherries (1/4 cup) – known as the "healing cherry" — powerful antioxidant & heart healthy (note:  these are tart cherries, so adjust as necessary to your own liking) - I used Eden dried cherries, no added refined sugar (fresh would be best when in season).

1 handful of organic blueberries – known for its antioxidant & superfood power (I used frozen from last season)

1 tablespoon of Acai powder – Acai (ah-sigh-eee) another powerful antioxidant & superfood, also high in calcium, fiber, protein and omegas & essential fatty acids (they aid in digestion helping to eliminate waste – supports weight loss)

1 Banana (I added this at the last minute – had one about turn)

1 cup of Filtered Water —

Blend it up and share with all of your "Irish" friends!  Happy St. Paddy's Day — May the luck of the Irish be with you today and always ;-)

There are many green smoothie recipes here on amyagreensmoothies.com – take a look around!  Also, if you are interested in additional health and wellness information, recipes and tips – sign up for my VitalSelf monthly newsletter on www.vitalself.com (upper right of home page).

Nutrient Sources:  Health-care-clinic.org, wisegeek.com, whfoods.com