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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.
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