Blueberries are high in flavonoid anti-oxidants, vitamin B-6, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folic acid.  The essential minerals potassium, manganese, copper, iron and zinc are plentiful in blueberries.  Vitamins A, C, E and several of the other B-complex vitamins can be found in small amounts in blueberries.  Spinach can help protect the lining of the digestive tract from damage and helps reduce the risk of prostate cancer, among a long list of other things.  It is loaded with vitamins A and K, manganese, foliate, iron, copper, and an excellent source of the B-complex group, calcium, vitamins C and E, potassium, phosphorous and zinc.  Fiber-rich flax seeds help protect against hypertension, depression, liver disease and prostate cancer.  These protein-filled pods are loaded with iron, calcium, thiamin and manganese, as well as some magnesium, phosphorous and copper.  The oil from flaxseeds is super rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.  Maca root, a member of the radish family grown in the Peruvian mountains, helps relieve PMS symptoms, improves sexual function, levels moods, increases stamina and muscle mass, and helps heal wounds more quickly.  It is loaded vitamins, minerals, amino acids and plant sterols, including many B-complex vitamins, vitamins C, D and E, iron, potassium, copper, magnesium, selenium, phosphorous and calcium.

Almond Milk is a plant milk produced by soaking almonds and grinding them in water. The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia, mostly we are familiar with almonds as the edible seeds of this tree. Almonds are powerhouses of nutrition, containing monounsaturated fats that lower LDL cholesterol and are protective against cardiovascular disease. Almonds are rich in biotin, and contain large amounts of Vitamin E, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, and molybdenum. Your Reading the Smoothie Ingredients Guide Health Benefits and Facts.

Spinach: it’s not just for Popeye! Spinach is an edible flowering plant in the family of Amaranthaceae. It contains high amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C and – like all dark, leafy greens – is very cleansing to the liver.

Blueberries are perennial flowering plants with indigo-colored berries from the section Cyanococcus within the genus Vaccinium. Blueberries contain ample amounts of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, manganese, and copper as well as high levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients. Blueberries are helpful for blood sugar regulation and weight management. They’ve been shown beneficial in fighting cancer and cardiovascular disease, and to have a positive effect on memory and cognition.

Flax seed oil is an oil made from the seed of flax, a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. Flax is rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids, “good” fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Flax also contains more lignans than almost any other plant, which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flax contains both soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Flax seed oil is an essential source of omega-3 fatty acids for vegetarians and vegans.

Lepidium meyenii, known commonly as or maca, is an herbaceous biennial plant of the crucifer family native to the high Andes of Peru around Lake Junin. It is grown for its fleshy hypocotyl (a fused hypocotyl and taproot), which is used as a root vegetable, a medicinal herb, and a supposed aphrodisiac. Maca is an adaptogen and a superfood. Maca contains fiber, as well as over 20 amino acids, including 8 essential amino acids, 20 free-form fatty acids (such as lauric, linolenic, palmitic acid, oleic , and steric acid), vitamins B1, B2, C and E and calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, iron, zinc, manganese, phosphorus, selenium and sulphur. Maca is known for its positive effects on hormonal balance in both women and men.

E3Live is an all-organic superfood, it is 100% Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) in a fresh-frozen liquid form. AFA is an organic blue-green algae wild-harvested from Klamath Lake in Oregon, USA. This nutrient dense superfood contains over 65 vitamins, minerals, amino acids and essential fatty acids. It is a plant-based superfood is non-GMO, vegan and a rich source of chlorophyll. Though E3 Live is not a source of a great amount of protein and nutrition, the nutrition and protein in it is very high quality, and very absorbable.

Soy protein is protein isolated from the soy plant. Soy is an excellent source of complete protein for vegans and vegetarians. Soy is one of the only plant-based sources of complete protein available. Additionally, soy naturally contains isoflavones, which can lower bad (LDL) cholesterol. There is some evidence that populations who eat high amounts of soy experience lower rates of breast cancer. Soy is also rich in B Vitamins and Manganese.

Stevia is a sweetener and sugar substitute extracted from the leaves of the plant species Stevia rebaudiana. Stevia has zero calories, zero carbohydrates, and zero glycemic index – making it a safe sweetener for diabetics. Stevia is also up to 200 times more sweet than sugar, meaning a very small amount is used in recipes.

This recipe comes from America’s favorite doctor, Dr. Mehmet Oz. As a Harvard-educated cardiothoractic surgeon, successful TV host and best-selling author, Dr. Oz has revolutionized the way Americans see medicine. He has helped bridge the gap between patient and medicine, so that people can better understand how their bodies work. This is hugely important in a society where obesity is an epidemic. Dr. Oz regularly introduces everyone to recipes that are high in antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients, in an effort to help control obesity. This recipe, Dr. Oz’s Favorite Green Smoothie, is a great example of that. Dr. Oz’s Favorite Green Smoothie contains some of the most nutritious foods you can eat, all whipped up into a smooth drink via the Vitamix or Blendtec. You can’t get much better than this. Dr. Oz’s Favorite Green Smoothie truly sets the gold standard for how food should be eaten.