Green Fig Smoothie

Another successful 3-Day Smoothie Challenge is in the books and there were many favorites but this one won the fan favorite award! Easy, nutritious and delicious. What more could you want to start your day - or for a mid-day pick me up? I hope you love!

Figs are abundant in the fall but have a short season. Check your local farmers market and if you can’t find any, sub with a whole fresh apple, seeded and cored. Figs are loaded with nutrients, including magnesium, potassium, copper, vitamin K, and essential B vitamins. They are fiber-rich, which will help the body digest the natural sugar without giving you a spike and subsequent crash. They feed the gut bacteria, supporting healthy digestion, and can relieve constipation, gas, and bloating.

Studies have shown that fig consumption is linked to reducing total cholesterol, blood fat and blood sugar, lowering blood pressure, and even a reduced cancer risk. Please note if using dried figs, sugar content increases dramatically so you may want to adjust quantity if your blood sugar is not balanced.

Flax meal is made of ground flax seeds and serves as the source of healthy fat in this recipe. It’s helpful for nutrient absorption (and flavor) to have a little fat in each smoothie. Flax is an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 (anti-inflammatory) fat, and fiber as well as vitamins and minerals. Flax also contains antioxidants (mainly lignans), nearly 800x more than any other plant foods, which studies show may help maintain healthy estrogen levels and possibly prevent several types of cancer.

All you need is 5 ingredients:

- banana

- green figs

- fresh organic spinach

- flax meal (or freshly ground flaxseed)

- fresh lemon juice

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