A simple way to give your child’s daily meal plan a super nutrition boost is to introduce daily green smoothies. The earlier you do this the better because a child’s taste buds start developing before birth! Pregnant and nursing women should eat a wide variety of flavors including bitter greens, fermented sour foods and yes, spicy foods too. This helps a developing baby get both the nutrients he needs AND form taste preferences for a wide variety of foods.
The smoothie I am going to share with you today is one I gave both my children as toddlers. It’s easy to make, mild in flavor, and full of raw enzymes. My little one (2) often requests her “Geeen Moothy” at lunch time. I hope your children like it as much as mine.
Toddler-friendly Green Smoothie
- 1 medium-sized cucumber peeled
- 1 apple peeled
- 1 lime peeled
- 1/2-inch piece raw ginger peeled (optional, if your child is sensitive to spicy foods omit and start with a smaller amount once he/she is used to this smoothie)
- 1 cup filtered water
- 5-8 cubes ice depending on size
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Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender and blend on high for one minute until ice is completely blended. Divide into cups and drink immediately for optimal nutrient absorption.
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Optional SUPER nutrition booster: Add 1/4 cup raw greens (spinach, beet greens, chard leaves, kale)
