Spinach, Orange and Flax / Chia Seed Smoothie

Spinach, orange and flax / chia seed smoothie may help prevent vision problems.

Would you like to prepare this recipe? Here’s the step by step.

Equipment / Utensils

First, it’s important that you have the following tools ready to use:

• Blender.
• A knife
• A spoon.
• Vegetable peeler (optional).
• A citrus squeezer (optional).
• A cup or glass.

Ingredients

• A handful of spinach.
• 1 orange.
• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds.
• 250ml (1 cup) of water.

Note: You can soak the seeds for about 8 hours for a more digestible result.

Recipe: Spinach, orange and flax / chia seed smoothie

1. Rinse the spinach. Remember that leafy greens can harbor many microbes and dirt.
2. Cut and squeeze the orange by hand or with a citrus juicer, making sure no seeds remain in the juice.
3. Blend everything with the chia seeds and water for about 60 seconds, or until smooth.

Finally, serve and enjoy this exquisite smoothie!

You can see information on ingredients and other juices for the eyes here.