Lift Like a Girl(!) Smoothie

Move over, boys; the girls can kick butt too! Lifting is an essential part of building lean muscle mass. And the more mass you have, the faster your metabolism will work, even when you are resting. So, lift away and do your body good. And afterward, bottoms up on this smoothie, because among other ingredients and their benefits, the vitamin K from the Asian pear can assist in maintaining the regular functioning of your blood.

Recipe Yields: 3–4 cups

1 cup spinach

1 cup kale

2 Asian pears, peeled and seeded

1⁄2 cup goji berries

1 tablespoon sunflower seeds

1 teaspoon coconut oil

2 cups coconut water

  1. Combine all ingredients and blend on high until smooth.
  2. Add more liquid if necessary.

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