Morning Shake

For the past month I've been using the same recipe:

1-2 C spinach
1 C soy milk
1 C frozen strawberries
1/2 frozen banana
1/4 C frozen blueberries

However, I've read and heard from a friend that soy milk isn't all that great since its been processed to death. So, I've taken that next step and replaced it with water. I noticed a difference the first day but now I like my new recipe:


1+ C water
1+ C spinach
1+ C collard greens or kale etc.
1 1/2 C frozen strawberries
1 frozen banana
1/4 C frozen blueberries


The Vitamin C in the strawberries helps iron (from the spinach and greens) absorption.

My five year old son likes this enough to drink it. We call it the "Strong man Shake." Lately I've been explaining to him the difference between "good" and "bad" food. When he asks me if something is is "good" I tell him: "Your mouth may think it's yummy but your body doesn't like it" or "Yes, your body really loves this food, it is making your muscles and bones really strong."

I'm feeling pretty good when he accepts an apple or zucchini or a "Strong Man Shake" in place of a cookie or something processed for a snack.