This was the game changer for me while fighting Lyme and Co-Infections. My hair tissue analysis revealed several minerals that were very low despite eating a conventional Paleo diet for the last few years. This is the most nutrient dense breakfast that I have found so far. It is packed with vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and fiber. Since many of us with chronic infections are nutritionally depleted, this breakfast is a great way to boost much needed nutrients. One year after adding these smoothies into my daily diet, my last hair tissue analysis has improved greatly. I no longer have any minerals below the acceptable range. I usually have 2 or 3 boiled eggs, a tablespoon of fish oil and my smoothie each morning. This provides a more balanced breakfast with healthy fat, protein and carbohydrates.
My Recipe
The nutritional information was found at The World’s Healthiest Foods.
Romaine Lettuce– 2 cups– Romaine lettuce is an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), vitamin K, folate, and molybdenum. In addition, romaine lettuce is a very good source of dietary fiber, manganese, potassium, biotin, vitamin B1, copper, iron, vitamin C,vitamin B2, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B6, phosphorus, chromium, magnesium, calcium, and pantothenic acid. It is also low in oxalic acid.
Celery– 1.5 stocks-Celery is a rich source of phenolic phytonutrients that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Celery is an excellent source of vitamin K and molybdenum, folate, potassium, dietary fiber, manganese, and pantothenic acid. Celery is also a good source of vitamin B2, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin A.
Cucumber– ½ large-Cucumbers are an excellent source of vitamin k, molybdenum, pantothenic acid, copper, potassium, manganese, vitamin C, phosphorus, magnesium, biotin, and vitamin B1. They also contain the important nail health-promoting mineral silica.
Avocado– 1 whole-Avocados are a good source of pantothenic acid, dietary fiber, vitamin K, copper, folate, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin C. Although they are fruits, avocados have a high fat content of between 71 to 88% of their total calories—about 20 times the average for other fruits. A typical avocado contains 30 grams of fat, but 20 of these fat grams are health-promoting monounsaturated fats, especially oleic acid. This fat content helps to keep that nice full feeling for several hours.
Carrots– 1.5 large-Carrots are perhaps best known for their beta-carotene content. In addition, they are a very good source of biotin, vitamin K, dietary fiber, molybdenum, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. They are a good source of manganese, niacin, vitamin B1, panthothenic acid, phosphorus, folate, copper, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
Orange–1 whole– Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C. They are also a very good source of dietary fiber, B vitamins including vitamin B1, pantothenic acid, and folate as well as vitamin A, calcium, copper, and potassium.
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Pineapple– 1 cup-Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C , manganese, copper , vitamin B1, vitamin B6, dietary fiber, folate, and pantothenic acid. It also contains bromelain which is a proteolytic enzyme which can break down the formation of biofilm in the gut. Note – If you are worried about the amount of fructose you can use berries, green apples or any other 1 cup serving of fruit. This was the only fruit I ate each day while I was healing.
Parsley– 1/4 cup-Parsley is an excellent source of vitamin K , vitamin C , chlorophyll, vitamin A, folate, and iron. Parsley is excellent for kidney cleansing and liver detoxification.
Moringa– 1 tspn– Moringa is overflowing with vitamins A, B, C, D, E and minerals including potassium, calcium, iron, selenium, and magnesium. It is strong tasting so play around with the amount. Moringa can be optional.
Water- 6 – 10 oz of purified water. This can be adjusted according to the desired thickness.
Optional – Play around with other things like beets, berries, apples, soaked pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
When I was very sick and going through heavy lyme and parasite cleansing I often did a green smoothie fast for a day or two. I would eat as much smoothie as I wanted and it really helped to clear the body of die-off toxins. Go ahead and give it a try!
My passion lies in helping others with similar health issues. If you would like a little extra help, I offer nutritional therapy consultations and hair tissue mineral analysis for a fee. Please go to this page for a list of my rates and to book an appointment for health coaching.
Blessings and Best of Health!
Brenda♥
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Renee Turula says
September 20, 2015 at 11:14 pmBrenda, what kind of juicer or blender did you use. Was it difficult for you to eat fruit with all those parasites in you. I touch fruit and they are all over me! Did you feel your parasites moving in you?
Brenda Cosentino says
September 21, 2015 at 7:59 amRenee we have 2 blenders. A Vitamix and the more inexpensive Kitchenaid Diamond that I keep in Mexico. Both are excellent. I really limit my fruit intake. I usually just put a small amount in my smoothie and don’t have anymore for the rest of the day. I limit myself to berries, oranges and green apples. When I am in Mexico I use pineapple and papaya for the bromelain and papain. These are very good for cleaning up the gut. These are all a good source of Vitamin C. Yes sometimes parasites are active and can be felt. Best of health!
marthabryan says
October 31, 2015 at 3:05 pmDumb question, please! Do you actually use the peal and seeds of the orange?
Brenda Cosentino says
October 31, 2015 at 8:51 pmNo such thing as a dumb question. I don’t use the orange seeds or peel. I have used papaya seeds when I use fresh papaya for my fruit portions of the smoothie. Papaya contains papain(digestive enzyme) and the seeds are anti-parasitic.
Shaundee says
November 6, 2015 at 3:12 pmI’m sipping this as I type and it’s very yummy. I have 64 ounces of it however (and still needed to add more water to make it my drinking consistency). Surely you didn’t drink all of this every morning? I’ve stored 3/4’s in glass jars in my refrigerator. How much do you drink in the mornings? I know it’s best to make fresh every morning, but do you know how long it lasts in the frig? I live alone and have no one to share it with.
Thank you!
Brenda Cosentino says
November 6, 2015 at 3:25 pmI eat 32 oz every morning. I make a full pitcher which is basically double the recipe that I have posted. I make mine thick and eat it out of a bowl with a spoon. I think I ate oatmeal and cereal for too many years. I find this bowl and spoon method comforting in the morning. I refrigerate half and have it the next morning. Add as much water as you like to find the consistency that is appealing to you. They are really yummy! I’m so glad you are enjoying it! These are just so nutrient dense.
marthabryan says
November 18, 2015 at 6:32 pmYou are awesome, Brenda! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us! I actually came here to check your recipes. I am reading the book and I am already tired of my smoothie combinations! =)
Brenda Cosentino says
November 18, 2015 at 10:07 pmThanks for your kind words Martha. Keep trying different green smoothie recipes until you find one that you love. It is an adjustment but I really look forward to mine in the morning now.
snowgirl says
January 18, 2016 at 10:09 pmI read in the comments you store half of your 64 oz mixture for the next day … it made me wonder if that diminishes the nutrients in a significant way? Do you find it tastes alright and still packs the health benefits eating / drinking it a day old? THANK YOU!!
Brenda Cosentino says
January 19, 2016 at 7:30 amThat’s a good question. I can’t say if it reduces the nutritional value. I have been doing it this way for the past 17 months and my health and vitality are the best I have experienced in the last 30 years. I find it is a bit of work to make and when I was really sick this just made it easier. The taste is still really good I find. Just don’t use fruit like bananas as these turn. I never used them myself but some people still use them.
msllaneous says
March 15, 2016 at 10:26 pmHi Brenda,
Thank you so much for sharing your journey to health. You give hope to those of us who are searching for healing.
Can you please share how you purify your drinking water.
Kind regards,
Dana
Brenda Cosentino says
March 18, 2016 at 10:58 pmHi Dana- We use the Jupiter Melody water unit with the alkalizing feature turned off. It does a very good job of removing chlorine and other impurities. It has a biostone filter. We had it tested a year ago and it was removing over 95% of the chlorine.
lu says
April 12, 2016 at 8:38 amwhat about the pulp from the vegetables, doesn’t that make it less palatable? I think blending is a more effective way of getting all the nutrients than juicing but I am trying to find a way to strain it so that I get all the juice and some of the fiber but not all of it, it’s easier on the intestine that way.
Brenda Cosentino says
April 12, 2016 at 1:14 pmThe pulp helps to keep me full and satisfied. The fiber also cleanses the bowel and helps with blood sugar control. The pulp is delicious and I love eating my daily smoothies. You can play around with the ingredients and find a recipe that you really enjoy. This is the easiest way to get this volume of vegetables into the diet each day.
Once you feel the difference of eating a daily green smoothie you might get hooked like I have. I often eat a few boiled eggs on the side to add some extra protein.
Fibro Warrior says
April 29, 2016 at 4:53 amHi Brenda,
I love your blog, great info here and I’m going make use of your tips, information, protokols etc. Thank you so much for helping others with your blog.
I have a question: Moringa what kind and where to buy, powder or capsules???
I take the Moringa capsules, is there a difference beween the capsules and powder?
Thanks Susan.
Brenda Cosentino says
April 30, 2016 at 8:48 amI just buy organic powdered moringa from my health food store. I prefer to avoid ingesting all of those capsules when possible. There is no difference though. It is just powdered moringa that has been encapsulated.
Blessings!
LisaT says
August 24, 2016 at 9:18 amHi Brenda– This recipe is a game changer, and delicious! FYI I buy organic Moringa in the States at nuts.com, at a reasonable price. My HFS doesn’t stock it. They will ship anywhere too. I am adding about 1T to a batch of smoothie. Also, If I have clean or organic oranges or other citrus fruits, I add the zest from the peel and it is delicious. Plus, high color content means high nutrient content!