Spinach and Pineapple Smoothie

Having tried (and fallen in love with) the Banana and Spinach Smoothie, I decided to experiment with different combinations of ingredients so that I could enjoy this drink as often as possible, but without getting bored with it. I still used spinach but I replaced coconut water with apple juice (preferably, you'd use a natural one without any sugar added). 

When it came to deciding about which fruit I was going to use, I chose a pineapple- an excellent source of Vitamin C and manganese as well as a very good source of copper which, combined with some other nutrients, make pineapple a very healthy fruit. Its main health benefits include improved digestion, boosted immune system (less colds, infections, etc.) and antioxidant protection that helps against some types of cancer as well as improves the look of skin (reduces wrinkles, improves skin texture and fights damage caused by sun and pollution). I cannot imagine a tastier way of looking after my skin then having this wonderful smoothie!

P.S. If you would like to make this smoothie even more nutrient packed, add chia seeds.

INGREDIENTS (for 1 portion):

50g spinach,

1500ml apple juice,

150g pineapple,

1 tbsp chia seeds (optional).

METHOD:

1. Place all the ingredients except for the chia in a blender and process till smooth.
2. Stir in the chia seeds, if using.