Spa Spot
We all need a spa treatment every now and then, especially as we enter into the holiday months. This smoothie provides just that with the cooling and refreshing elements of watermelon, lime, mint, and avocado paired with Swiss chard, an excellent source of folate. Folate has been known to produce mood-regulating neurotransmitters like serotonin. At the same time, avocados add a dose of healthy fats like omega-3's that have been shown to play a role in your emotional well-being.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cupSwiss Chard
- 6Mint
- 1Persian Cucumber
- 1/4Avocado
- 1 cupWatermelon, fresh
- 2 tbspLime Juice
- 3/4 cupCoconut Water
- 3/4 cupWater
Directions
- Add ingredients in the order listed and blend until smooth.
- Enjoy!
Nutritional information
Recipe: Creamy Green Strawberry Dream Serving in this recipe:1
- Calories: 236.6
- Total Fat: 3.6 g 5.5%
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g 1.9%
- Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
- Sodium: 358.7 mg 14.9%
- Total Carbs: 45.7 g 15.2%
- Dietary Fiber: 9.9 g 39.4%
- Sugar: 22.1 g
- Protein: 8.1 g 16.2%
- Vitamin A: 481.9% Vitamin C: 244.1%
- Calcium: 68.5% Iron: 26.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
