In my ever-continuing quest for improved health, this is what works for my family and me.

I have created converts with my 21-year-old son, who usually heads out the door in the morning with nothing in his stomach, and my husband, who knows he has to eat more greens.

I hope to influence anyone to create this green smoothie for parents in their twilight years, all the way down to the the meticulous 2 year old.  Just get organic greens into their body at some point in the day and you are good for the day!

Here is the layering

… all you taste it the fruit!

• A handful of organic greens– spinach, kale, chard, Zen blend greens
• ¾ cup of frozen organic fruit (and some unfrozen organic fruit if you want)
• ½ cup or so of coconut water or almond milk or water.
• A handful of almonds, sunflower seed or some other nut (optional)
• 1 tbsp. of flax or chia seeds (optional)

Put it in the vitamix, blender, or food processor and mix well.

That is it!

Christie lives in Manakin Sabot , Virginia where she manages a 3 acre garden. Her blogs are written from her 35 years as a personal and professional gardener.