Pear Me up!

As pears come into season it’s a great time to take advantage of this crisp green fruit. This gem is very versatile in various smoothie recipes and can be pear’d up (get it : ) with many other fruits, veggies and herbs.

It so happens that I have a ton of parsley at my disposal. My parents grow pots of parsley and other herbs in their back yard and my boyfriend’s parents we super kind to give me a pot of my own to nurse while they ventured off on their European trip. I gladly took on the role of the caretaker so I could add the parsley to my smoothies. As you guys know, I love herbs in my smoothies from parsley to basil, coriander and dill, I don’t discriminate! I love them all! Rest assured I will share with you recipes for incorporating these herbs into your smoothies in the coming months.

Pear Me Up!
½ Green Pear
½ Mango
2 inches of Cucumber
small bunch of Parsley
1 cup of Water

To make this smoothie wash all ingredients, place in the blender, blend and enjoy! As you enjoy this vibrant green smoothie take a moment to read the goodness you are doing to you body… aka your ‘temple’. Cheesy I know, but I couldn’t help myself.

Pears have some Vitamin K and Vitamin C but are really beneficial for it’s fiber. They are really great if you feel a cold or cough coming on because of their Vitamin C and Copper content.

Mangos improve eye function because of its high content on Vitamin A. It also improves skin radiance by unclogging pours. Speaking of skin, cucumber is also associated with skin beauty and widely used in beauty products. One of the main reasons it because it of hydration with a cool hint to it that actually tones the skin. Adding cucumbers to your smoothies can give you beautiful skin.

Lastly, parsley, gives you incredibly fresh breath! But it's good for your health in more ways than I can actually explain but let's start here. This herb is known for being a natural way to loose water weight and release toxins. It's a great booster for your immune system and can be used to treat coughs, high bloods pressure, urinary tract infections and prostate conditions among many other things.

Hope you try this tasty green smoothie and love it as much as I do!

To your health!

Cheers,
Ruthenium