According to the Mayo Clinic, fiber helps maintain a healthy weight, lowers cholesterol, helps manage blood sugar levels, and helps with a healthy gut.
The Green Machine is an alternative to traditional “sweet” tasting smoothie bowls with more veggies than fruit and a fresh summer taste of lime and ginger.
Ingredients
- 1 Granny Smith apple, diced
- 1 rib celery
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 8-10 springs flat parsley
- 1″ ginger
- 1 cup water
- 1 lime
- Extra apple and cucumber for topping
Directions
Blend all ingredients except lime. Serve in a bowl with extra toppings and lots of fresh-squeezed lime juice!
Natalie Sabin has a M.S. in Nutrition & Performance, is a Mayo Clinic trained wellness coach, and Precision Nutrition Level 2 certified. She has helped hundreds of clients simplify nutrition and reach their goals since she joined the Born Fitness team in 2017.