Feel your best with this healthy, nutrient-rich smoothie! Loaded with 3 cups of leafy greens, 3 cups of cruciferous veggies, and 3 cups of colorful produce. It’s a must-have for anyone following the Wahls Protocol.
Feeling a little overwhelmed trying to consume 9 cups of produce in one day? This smoothie is your answer! This smoothie, inspired by the Wahls Protocol, is packed with nutrients. It’s naturally sweet and easy to make. Plus, it’s a delicious way to get your daily greens without the stress!
Why This Smoothie is a Game-Changer
This smoothie is packed with benefits to help you feel your best! It supports myelin health with omega-3s from flaxseeds. It also fights inflammation with antioxidants from leafy greens and berries. It’s naturally sweetened with fruits and vegetables. This makes it a satisfying and delicious boost.
- Boosts myelin health with omega-3s from flaxseeds.
- Fights inflammation with antioxidants from leafy greens and berries.
- Naturally sweet and satisfying with fruits and vegetables.
Key Ingredients and Their Benefits
- Chard, Spinach, and Kale: For fiber, iron, and folate.
- Broccoli Sprouts & Cauliflower: Cruciferous vegetables are powerful for detoxification. They also contain sulforaphane, an antioxidant that protects cells.
- Carrots: Natural sweetness plus beta-carotene for eye and immune health.
- Mango and Berries: Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C to support brain health and immune function.
- Flaxseeds: Omega-3s for brain and nerve support.
FYI: For a smoother texture, you can grind the flaxseeds first using a coffee grinder (that’s what I like to do), but it’s not necessary.
In the Wahls Protocol, only Level 3: Wahls Paleo Plus has a strict limit of 1 cup of fruit per day to maintain ketosis. Level 1: Wahls Diet and Level 2: Wahls Paleo allow more flexibility with fruit, especially low-glycemic options like berries, but still emphasize more vegetables and less sugar overall. If you are on level 3, use one cup of fruit to align with the protocol.
A Fun Flaxseed Discovery
Blue flax wildflowers around my house.
Blue flax wildflowers bloom around my house every May, painting the landscape with their delicate blue flowers. It wasn’t until years later that I realized these were the same flaxseeds I add to my smoothie every day! 😆
Nutrient-Packed Wahls Protocol Smoothie
Ingredients
- 3 cups leafy greens chard, spinach, kale, etc.
- 1.5 cups cauliflower rice
- 1.5 cups broccoli sprouts
- 1 cup carrots baby carrots or chopped
- 2 cups Wyman's Mango Berry or mixed berries
- 3 tablespoons flaxseeds
- 2 cups filtered water or coconut water
- 1 tablespoon raw honey optional
Instructions
- Add the leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, and colorful fruits to the blender.
- Sprinkle in the flaxseeds and pour in the water or coconut water.
- Add the raw honey for sweetness optional.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For a smoother texture, you can grind the flaxseeds first using a coffee grinder, but it’s not necessary.
- Drinking the entire pitcher will give you the full 3 cups of leafy greens, 3 cups of cruciferous vegetables, and 3 cups of colorful produce that Dr. Terry Wahls recommends for the day.
- If you’re on Level 3: Wahls Paleo Plus, reduce the fruit to 1 cup to stay within the guidelines.
- I added a little more sprouts since I had a mix of different types for extra nutrients.
Nutrient-Packed Wahls Protocol Smoothie
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