The heavy metal detox capabilities of cilantro should also make it of great use in the treatment of depression, Alzheimer’s disease, lack of concentration and other related disorders. In other words, this herb can apparently help to keep you happy, focused, and sane! Just eat it, don’t smoke it.

A delicious superfood green smoothie that is a great meal replacer for breakfast.

This raw cocktail is super refreshing, easy to make and oh so delicious! The beet greens add a hefty dose of calcium and other bone building minerals. Alkalinize!

Spirulina can be an acquired taste but it is actually quite delicious in this citrusy sweet drink. This elixir recipe is a great way to get a dose of spirulina, as well as a hefty dose of vitamin C. Immune booster in a glass!

On a morning when you're craving something less sweet and perhaps a little salty, it's time to try a savory green smoothie. This blends non-sweet fruit with green veggies and a bit of salt. The avocado here is quite filling, so this is a great recipe for those who need a bit of healthy fat to feel satisfied. Blend this up and replace your coffee with a mug full of green smoothie for morning energy you can count on. This also makes a nice, cool summer soup.

 
The parsley combined with the simplest smoothie staples (banana, orange and blueberries) stands out, lending it's signature taste without overpowering the fruit. Like kale, collard greens, and spinach, parsley boasts incredible anti-oxidant strength.  It is high in vitamin C, beta-carotene (vitamin A), and is a good source of folate (an essential B vitamin).

 I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love the minty coolness of mint chocolate chip ice cream. This refreshing, classic shake is sure to win your heart and become a mainstay in your blissful life. It is not only delicious, but it is supercharged for ultimate nutrition.

Always refreshing and delicious as an afternoon snack! Or anytime snack. The ginger and lemon tend to be just the pick me up anyone needs.

A low glycemic, super-food infused, healing and alkalinizing smoothie recipe perfect for all the green smoothie drinking green goddesses out there! Added to the green power of cucumber and romaine there is the addition of spirulina and barley greens powder, as well as a hit of herbal medicine from maca and the Chinese herb he shou wu. Top with goji berries or bee pollen. This recipe is is perfect for those with blood sugar imbalances and the sweetness can be adjusted by adding more or less stevia.

 

This is one of Marlie Centawer's amazing "Smoothie Saturday" recipes. It's a gorgeous blend of fresh fruits and superfoods such as spinach, chia seeds, hemp protein, spirulina, and maca and will surely start your day, and weekend, off on the right foot with powerful nutrients, greens, essential fatty acids, and protein!