Parsley Green Smoothie

So you've finished garnishing your soup with a sprig of parsley, and it was a great addition to your meal - but now you have a whole handful of fresh parsley that you don't know what to do with. It's just sitting in your pantry drying out. What to do with it? One great option is to add them to your green smoothies!

Not only do fresh herbs add a nice depth of flavour, but the health benefits are immense. In particular, parsley is packed with vitamin K and vitamin C, and contains a good amount of Vitamin A, too. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect, can help flush out toxins and can also help regulate blood pressure.

Parsley is particularly relevant to Junk Free June as it contains high levels of essential volatile oils, including myristicin, which has been shown to inhibit growth of cancerous tumors.

This herb has a nice light flavour, perfect for healthifying your smoothies without sacrificing the taste. Of course, it also looks a little gross, but how else could you tell it's so good for you?

Parsley Green Smoothie

Serves 1

1 ripe banana

1/8 avocado

1/2 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped

1 cup milk of choice (I used soy milk)

Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth (note that the parsley doesn't blend so well and won't combine properly).

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Only five more days left of Junk Free June! Thank you so much to all who have helped me raise money so far. It's been so fulfilling to work towards such a worthwhile goal. I'm not finished yet, though! I've almost reached my fundraising target, and I'm giving it one last push. Please don't forget to donate to my campaign, if you can, via my profile. The winners of the various prizes will be drawn July 1st!

Thank you all, and hang in there for the last week (and hopefully beyond)!