As a mom of three young kids, I’m always looking for delicious and healthy ways to pack in those green veggies. About a year and a half ago, I decided to give green smoothies a try after my friend, Heidi, raved about her green smoothies and her VitaMix. After a few combos, I was surprised that they tasted pretty good. Since then, we love our green smoothies and here are some of the reasons:

1. Blending breaks down the veggies so your body could absorb the nutrients faster than eating veggies whole cooked or raw.
2. Not very many of us eat the recommended 6-8 servings of fruits and vegetables in a day. Blending veggies in smoothies allows your body to intake greater quantity of veggies more efficiently.
3. Many of us tend to eat the same vegetables in our salads. In smoothies, on the other hand, it’s easy to put in a variety of veggies, especially vegetables that you wouldn’t normally eat.
4. Blending raw fruits and vegetables provides your body with live enzymes and all kinds of needed nutrients for optimal health.

Our whole family, including my five, four and three-year-old love green smoothies. It’s a great way to sneak in some fruits and vegetables into their diet.

Look for my post on the VitaMix  and why you should own one vs. other blenders.