Fresh Pick of the Week: Green Smoothies!

[Michael Carroll Green]

Get good and healthy with a Fresh Green Smoothie this week at one of the valley’s three Certified Farmers’ Markets. Our Fresh Pick of the Week is a delicious way to add some vitamins to your day while shopping for some fresh fruits and veggies. Choose from a variety of 100% organic smoothies that are always made from local ingredients, most of which are sourced directly from the farmers at the markets.

Don’t see what you’re craving. Our vendors are happy to whip up a custom mix of ingredients for you. You can also choose from several natural supplements – great ways to extend the benefits of your smoothie, whether you’re boosting your protein intake, doing a detox, or looking for some extra energy to get you through your day.

Did you know Green smoothies first became widely popular in the 1990s. They typically consist of 40 to 50% green vegetables - usually raw leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, chard, collard greens, celery, and/or parsley, plus a blend of fruits, juices, honey or other natural sweetener.

Green smoothies are healthier and better for you than other types of smoothies because balanced diets recommend a substantial proportion of these vegetables, and because they typically do not contain processed sugars or high amounts of sodium.

Price: $ 6 for 16 oz., $10 for 32 oz., $20 for a half gallon