Green Smoothies
Here are some suggestions to make healthy smoothies to help with nutrition by increasing fibre intake and vegetables that may not be as tasty when eaten on their own. Constipation is a major issue affecting children. It can increase the chance of urinary tract infection, and incontinence (leaking).
Have a green smoothie, get moving and go every day!
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Aim to empty the bowels every morning
Use a footstool to keep the feet stabilised, sit in a slight squat
Make a smoothie using the table below. Mix and match to create some amazing recipes.
1-2 Fruit |
2 Green |
1 Mover |
Spice |
Sweet |
Liquid |
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1/2 Apple |
1/4 cup broccoli |
Oats |
Ginger |
Honey |
Water |
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1/2 Pear |
1/2 cup cucumber |
Flax seeds |
Turmeric |
Agave syrup |
Pineapple juice |
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8 Grapes |
1/2 cup spinach |
Wheat bran |
Mint |
Maple syrup |
Coconut water |
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1/2 kiwi |
1/4 cup kale |
Chia seeds |
Cinnamon |
Dates |
Yoghurt |
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1/2 banana |
1/2 carrot |
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Nutmeg |
Stevia |
Almond milk |
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1/4 avocado |
1/4 cup celery |
Benefibre |
Pepper |
Monk fruit |
Soy milk |
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1/2 orange |
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Chilli |
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1/2 lemon juice |
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1 fig |
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1/4 cup prune |
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Peanut butter |
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1/3 cup dates |
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1/2 cup berries |
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1/2 cup pawpaw |
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1/2 cup pineapple chunks |
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1/2 cup papaya |
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