Embracing My Health

I got a great question from Catherine about whether you can add cilantro to green smoothies. Brilliant question and, more than that… GREAT IDEA! Absolutely yes on the cilantro! Cilantro isn’t just yummy, but very good for us too! Cilantro is great for us. The list of health benefits is impressive!

• rich in phytonutrients, flavonoids and active phenolic acid compounds
• facilitates heavy metal detoxification
• stimulates and improves digestion
• eliminates bad bacteria, like salmonella
• improves mood
• fights inflammation and free radicals
• high in vitamin A and lutein

That’s a lot of health punch for such a tasty herb! As for recipes… Victoria includes this recipe in her book:

2 1/2 cups of spinach
1/2 bunch of cilantro
1 clove garlic
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 lime (juiced)
1 tsp stevia (1 green leaf)
3 roma tomatoes
2 cups water

Makes 1 quart.

I found these doing an online search:

1 tbsp agave syrup
1 grapefruit
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 banana

Another one that’s similar (that I think I’m going to try tomorrow):

Pink grapefruit or if unavailable, an orange (peeled)
Cucumber (peeled)
Cilantro (1/2 a bunch)
Half a lime (juiced)
2 slices of pineapple
1 tbsp agave syrup
Vanilla extract (to taste)
Big pinch of cinnamon
Pinch of salt (to taste)

Let me know if you try any and what you think.

Thanks Catherine for stopping in and the question! You’ve inspired me to make a cilantro smoothie tomorrow morning!

Embrace Love, Embrace Life, Embrace Your Health!