Breakfast: Spinach-Avocado Smoothie with Grapefruit

Recipe by /contributors/rhoda-boone The classic combination of spinach, avocado, and grapefruit inspired this fresh, vitamin-packed smoothie. With green tea and protein powder, it’s all you need to get going in the morning.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach, Honey, Green Tea, Grapefruit

Health and fertility benefits of Spinach-Avocado Smoothie with Grapefruit

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Green tea has been found in recent studies to actually reverse insulin resistance, as it increases the number of glucose receptors on cells in key tissues. Grapefruits are rich in folic acid. One grapefruit will give you 8% of your daily needs of folic acid.

Ingredients

3/4 cup frozen peeled ruby red grapefruit or orange segments
1 cups baby spinach
1/4 medium avocado
2 scoops unflavored protein powder
3/4 cup cold green tea
1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Instructions

Place ingredients in blender in the order listed and blend until smooth.

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