Popeye certainly ate his spinach, but generally, most people could squeeze more dark leafy greens into their eating routines. Since spinach can go bad quickly, either make up another batch of this smoothie and have it the next day or sauté the leftover spinach with garlic and a light drizzle of olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the spinach is tender, for a super-quick side dish to go with dinner. Each serving of this smoothie provides 20 percent of your daily requirements of vitamin A (987 IU), vitamin C (14 milligrams), and calcium (213 milligrams). Serves 2 (1 cup each)
Combine the kefir, strawberries, and spinach in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the ice cubes and blend until icy.
Divide between 2 glasses and serve, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days.
nutrition facts (per serving)
110 calories, 4½ g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 85 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 10 g sugar, 5 g protein, 20% vitamin A, 20% calcium, 20% vitamin C, 2% iron