by Catherine Hearn

In this sweltering summer heat, not much sounds better than a cool and delicious summer treat. Try out this green smoothie recipe brought to you by Health Coach Lisa Hildebrand on a hot summer day to cool you down and give you a healthy boost of nutrients and veggies. Don’t let the green scare you off, the natural sweetness of the pineapple makes it pretty tasty!

Pineapple Popeye Green Smoothie (serves 2)

1 ½ – 2 cups Coconut Water (or filtered/spring water)

2-3 Parsley sprigs

1 Celery stalk ½ Cucumber (organic)

1 – 1 ½ cups Fresh or Frozen Pineapple (if fresh, use the stem!)

Juice from ½ of a Lemon

1-2 cups Organic Baby Spinach or Frozen Organic Cut/Chopped Spinach

1 cup Ice

Blend well and enjoy!

Try it out and let us know if you liked it by leaving a comment below!