In this smoothie, you will not only find vitamins and nutrients in the actual fruits and vegetable, but also in other parts of the ingredients. Red grapes have enough liquid in them to substitute for water, and also have resveratrol. The stems of strawberries contain chlorpyll and the rhyme of the orange contains riboflavin. Additionally, cantaloupe seeds have more protein than a steak, and spinach is also not a bad source of protein. Almonds are heart healthy and the dates are a natural sweetener.

A grape is a fruiting berry of the deciduous woody vines of the botanical genus Vitis. Grapes contain ample amounts of Vitamin K and Copper. They also contain high levels of antioxidants and have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, anti-microbial, and anti-cancer constituents as well as a positive effect on blood sugar regulation and cognitive processing.

The strawberry is a widely grown hybrid species of the genus Fragaria. Strawberries contain powerful amounts of Vitamin C as well as a good amount of manganese. Strawberries, like all berries, contain valuable phytonutrition that has been shown to help ward off cancer and cardiovascular disease, regulate blood sugar, and provide anti-inflammatory support.

The orange is the fruit of the citrus species Citrus sinensis in the family Rutaceae. One orange contains almost all of the USRDA of Vitamin C. Oranges are also high in fiber and folate. Oranges contain unique phytonutrients that lower blood pressure. Oranges are preventive against cardiovascular disease, and are useful in regulating blood sugar.

Cantaloupe melon refers to a variety of Cucumis melo, a species in the family Cucurbitaceae. Cantaloupes are great sources of Vitamin C and Vitamin A in the form of carotenoids. They also have ample amounts of B Vitamins, and are rich in potassium, copper, and folate. Cantaloupe has a very diverse nutrient profile, is low in sugar and high in moisture, and has anti-inflammatory effects.

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.

The almond is a species of tree. Mostly we are familiar with almonds as the edible seeds of this tree, which we call almonds. 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.

Phoenix dactylifera is a palm in the genus Phoenix, cultivated for its edible sweet fruit, otherwise known as dates. Fresh dates are composed of soft, easily digestible flesh and simple sugars like fructose and dextrose – they are nature’s candy. Dates contain plenty of fiber and tannins. They have moderate amounts of vitamin A, vitamin K, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, manganese, and copper. Dates have antioxidants said to be protective to vision.

The Heart Healthy High Fiber Green Smoothie Recipe is a wonderful variation of the beloved green smoothie. You may wonder why the Heart Healthy High Fiber Green Smoothie Recipe is purple. That’s because the bright red strawberries, paired with deep green spinach, mixed with all the other delicious ingredients results in a deep magenta hue. Rest assured that this smoothie has tons of fiber and protein, as well as nutrients and minerals, to keep you full. We recommend making the Heart Healthy High Fiber Green Smoothie Recipe in a Vitamix or Blendtec blender for best results.