Zo Healthy Cleansing Green Smoothie

1 ½ cups of filtered water

1 head of chopped organic romaine lettuce (Vitamin C, great for collagen production and digestion)

2 large handfuls of organic baby spinach (Vitamin C, A and E, Zinc and Selenium)

2 stalks of organic celery, cut into pieces (Vitamin C, anti-inflammatory, antioxidants)

1 organic apple, chopped (Anti-oxidants and fiber)

1 organic pear, chopped (Vitamin C, fiber, and anti-inflammatory)

½ peeled banana (Heart health, potassium, fiber, good for gut flora)

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (Hydrating, cleansing, collagen production)

Optional ingredients: 1/3 bunch of organic cilantro 1/3 bunch of organic parsley

Balancing your electrolytes is particularly important when you exercise during the summer. Because the summer season’s Yin organ is the heart, this is a good time of year to work on your cardiovascular health to maintain inner peace and harmony. Elevate your heart rate by walking, running, or swimming. But caring for your heart isn’t just physical. So, this summer, if you do one thing, take the time to enjoy your life. Engage your senses by spending time outside in nature. Seek out activities that bring you joy. Spend time with friends who make you smile. Do a few things that scare you. Most importantly, find time to be with your very favorite person – yourself. And start today. They might call it an endless summer, but we all know, fall is right around the corner.

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