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STEP 1: Sprinkle 1-2 tsp. WAKAME FLAKES in the bottom of blender (dried seaweed found in Japanese section at health food store; high in minerals)

STEP 2: Cover seaweed with 1 cup LIQUID (e.g. coconut water, almond milk, coconut milk, hemp milk, freshly-juiced vegetable juice)

STEP 3: Add 2 cups (or handfuls) fresh GREENS, HERBS, VEGGIES

Options: Kale, collards, carrots, parsley, mint, spinach, romaine, beets, beet greens, Swiss Chard, daikon radish, dandelion greens, sunflower or

pea shoot sprouts Alternative: No greens? Always keep a green powder on hand.

STEP 3: BLEND WELL

STEP 4: Add HEALTHY FATS, PROTEIN and SUPERFOODS

1 T. Chia seeds or freshly ground flax seeds

2 T. Hemp seeds, hemp protein powder or rice protein powder

½ avocado OR 1 tsp extra virgin coconut oil

OTHER OPTIONS: raw nuts and seeds like almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, Brazil nuts, cashews

SUPERFOOD OPTIONS: (pick a few and add ½ tsp of each) Maca, raw cacao nibs, goji berries, coconut oil, hempseed oil, flaxseed oil,

bee pollen, coconut (fresh, frozen or dry), hemp seeds, chia seeds, Spirulina, ½” piece of ginger root, pinch of cayenne

STEP 5: BLEND WELL

STEP 6: Add 1-1/2 cups frozen or fresh FRUIT

FAVORITES: wild blueberries, acerola cherries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, pomegranate, cranberries

STEP 7: BLEND & TASTE

If you need to sweeten, add a little banana, apple, one date, or a little pineapple, mango or watermelon… whatever sweet fruit you like.

OTHER SWEET OPTIONS: 1 tsp. organic Blackstrap Molasses (moderate glycemic load, high in iron & other minerals), raw coconut nectar, or a few drops of liquid stevia.

Over time, your taste buds will change and you will most likely need less sweetness. That’s why it’s important for you to taste at the end, see where you are and adjust to your liking.

Blending in increments helps blend everything well, especially if you don’t have a high-speed blender. But investing in a Vitamix makes smoothie making a snap!

Just have fun experimenting and please post your best-tasting smoothie combos on the site!

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