Immune-Boosting Blended Salad

By: Sarah Holvik, B.Sc. Nutritional Science
 
This blended salad is perfect for when you're on the go - it's easy on the digestive system and provides immune benefits by virtue of its high antioxidant content.  It's fresh and delicious, the perfect light start to the morning. 
 
4 romaine lettuce leaves
1 small carrot
1/2 small beet
1 stalk celery
1/2 tomato
1/2 cucumber, skin intact
2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
juice of 1/2 lime
1 clove garlic (optional)
½ cup parsley
Sprinkle of chlorella and/or spirulina
 
Put 2 inches of distilled water into the bottom of the blender. Next put in the lettuce leaves and tomato. Blend until liquid. Cut up the carrot, celery and beet. Put remaining ingredients into the blender and blend for about a minute or until they are liquefied. Add lime juice and extra virgin olive oil. Blend again for 10 seconds. Use organic vegetables if possible.
 
 
Vancouver Nutritionist Sarah Holvik is the owner of nutrition consulting company Manna Health Group. She welcomes questions at sarah@activelivingprogram.com