In the Kitchen with Tamara Petro

A healthy green smoothie for a new year cleanse…

Tamara Petro ( www.therawnaissance.com ) joins Teresa in the kitchen to talk about the benefits of organic and raw foods and Tamara shows us her recipe for a 'Clean, Green, New Year Smoothie'.

Clean, Green New Year Smoothie

Using all organic ingredients is preferable, but any produce is better than none!

2 Cups chopped or torn kale (any kind

1 ¼ Cups blueberries

1 fresh or frozen banana

1 orange, peeled

¾ cup water or adjust for thickness

1 tbsp ground flaxseeds

Optional: 1 tsp coconut oil

Dash of powdered cinnamon, cayenne pepper or ½ inch knob of fresh ginger for a “zing”!

Blend all ingredients, drink immediately. If storing for use later in day, be sure to keep refrigerated and shake well.

Modified from the  book: “Becoming Raw”

For more info on Tamara or her recipe, visit her website at www.therawnaissance.com