Nicole’s Green Monster:

I work out a lot. BUT, I’m also trying to lose weight. I was training for a 200km bike ride for charity (in the mountains, no less) and I was always tired. I THOUGHT I ate enough fruits and veggies, but maybe not enough variation.

So – I gave in. With all the hype about these green monsters…I thought, well, if everyone is doing it…then maybe I should too…
So I did. And by the end of the week I felt better, my stomach was acting a lot better, and I had more energy. I’m not sure HOW its possible…but, its the truth!

Here is what I make every morning:

1 cup of almond milk (other milk of choice could be used)
1/2 cup of frozen strawberries
1/2 frozen banana
2-3 cups of organic, baby spinach

And whizzz away! Occassionally I have to add a few splashes of water. And the first few weeks I had to remember this trick – DON’T LOOK DOWN! Just drink it and enjoy the taste – forget about the color!