Eating a colorful diet is a good way to make sure you’re getting a variety of vitamins and nutrients that can help prevent cancers. This recipe mixes a few colors from the rainbow and ends up with the “G” in ROY G BIV.

The green goddess smoothie adds a variety of superfoods to your day; you’ll get vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fiber and antioxidants in this delicious drink.

Ingredients
Serves approximately 4 cups

• 2 cups of purified water
• 5 cups of spinach leaves
• ½ lemon squeezed
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 granny smith apple
• 1 ripe pear
• (Optional) berries and/or a splash of your favorite juice or cider

Directions

1. In a high speed blender, add all ingredients
2. Pulse for 2-3 minutes or until items are liquefied