Adding greens to smoothies can be a great way to balance out their nutritional profile. Baby spinach is the best green to start with because it’s so mild. I was surprised to find that I can easily add a 1/4 lb of baby spinach to a 4-cup fruit smoothie, and not have it taste like vegetables (not that I’m against the taste of vegetables; I’m all for a nice savory vegetable smoothie).
I buy pre-washed organic baby spinach and add it directly to the blender. Some people say you should wash it again before using it, but generally I like to go with the convenience of just tossing it in, and I’ve Continue Reading →