Ginger Zinger Smoothie

You know I love my Vitamix.  Like, it's a member of my family.  So, if you don't have one, and you like to blend things, you should consider the investment.  Mine is going on ten years old and still strong as a team of oxen. (Really, it is. Also, it was also fun to use the word oxen in a blog post.) But enough about the blender. Here is the easiest green smoothie ever. I make this when I need something super light and healthy, crave a dose of hydration and vitamins, or my digestive system needs a kick in the rump. Enjoy!!

Ginger Zinger Green Smoothie

Combine in a (hopefully) Vitamix:

1 peeled cucumber
1 peeled frozen banana
1 peeled knob of ginger (big one for a ginger kick!)
5 pieces of kale (stems removed, especially if you don't have a Vitamix)
1/4 pineapple, peel removed
Splash of vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt

Blend and enjoy!  Makes 2 servings.  

With love and green goodness from us to you, 

OUR WELLNESS + SKINCARE EXPERT

Sarah Villafranco, MD

Dr. Sarah Villafranco attended Georgetown University Medical School, and went on to complete her residency in emergency medicine at George Washington University. She moved to Colorado, where she practiced as a board-certified emergency medicine physician at Aspen Valley Hospital, Snowmass Clinic, and Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, CO. After losing her mother to pancreatic cancer, she took a local soap making class, and fell in love with the chemistry and artistry of making soap. Sarah went into research mode and was alarmed to learn how many potentially harmful ingredients were in most skincare products on the market. She knew she could make better, safer products that were as effective (if not more so) than conventional products. After a few years of research and development, Sarah stepped away from the emergency room to launch Osmia Skincare in April of 2012. She remains a licensed physician in Colorado, and now helps people find healthier, happier skin as CEO of the brand.