Rachel A. Bies, CNP is the on-site nutritionist for McEwan Foods and Fit Factory Fitness Gym. She believes that food should always be delicious, fun, and healthy, and will be sharing her foodie nutritionist tips, recipes and lifestyle suggestions with SDTC readers! We love her approach to clean living and think you’ll find her easy tricks helpful and inspiring. 

Seeing as summer is around the corner, it’s a great time to give our systems a li’l’ clean out! Today, I’d like to share with you a kick ass smoothie recipe. A fresh, green, detoxifying one. Delicious, nutritious and great after, ahem, an evening of drinks and dancing. 

Detoxifying Green Juice!
1- 1 ½ c. of fresh kale (stems removed and chopped) 
1 granny smith apple (roughly chopped) 
1/2 c of fresh parsley 
1 ripe banana OR 1 c fresh pineapple (yummers) 
2 tsp. minced fresh ginger 
1 tsp gr. flax 
1/2 tsp. bee pollen 
Blend with water, if too thick add more water until desired texture!

Benefits of these ingredients:

Kale: Full of antioxidants, fiber and keeps our livers healthy

Green apples: Packed with fiber and nutrient-dense

Parsley: Has antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties and anti-cancer benefits

Bee Pollen: Source of vitality and can lower allergies (if from a local organic source)

Ground Flax Seeds:  A great source of fiber (insoluble and soluble) and omega 3s (great for healthy hearts)

Yum, green and lean!  For any additional smoothie or juicing recipes, feel free to email me at foodie.bies@gmail.com, or comment below! 

For daily updates, follow Rachel on Instagram @TheHealthyBies and Twitter @rachelbies. Her colourful photos and fresh ingredients excite and inspire us to shop and eat better.