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Pineapple Green Smoothie

Pineapple Green Smoothie Guest post by Krista Fleury 1 cup of kale 1 banana 1 apple 1 cup of pineapple juice 3/4 cup of pineapple chunks 1 tbsp of chia seeds Directions: Throw in all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Kale: Rich in antioxidants, detoxifies the body, high anti-inflammatory food, lower cholesterol and can help lower risk of cancer Bananas: High in Potassium and may aid in lowering blood pressure levels Apples: Rich in quercetin which is an anti-inflammatory crucial to heart health Pineapple: Contains an anti-inflammatory enzyme known as bromelain which aids in digestion and inhibits growth of cancer cells Chia seeds: Rich in anti-oxidants and a excellent course of fiber  Krista Fleury is an Exercise Science Major at Endicott College in Beverly, MA and interning at Advanced Health & Wellness.