Over the past year, I’ve developed a strong interest in nutrition and its correlation to lifelong health. It’s undeniable that what we put into our bodies affects everything – how we feel, our brain function, even our sense of happiness and wellbeing. So Mason and I have made some changes in our lifestyle (and grocery budget!) to allow for the most healthful eating possible.

There is evidence to suggest that eating a diet that includes a lot of raw foods, especially fruits and vegetables, gives the body optimum nutrition. But I’ll be honest. Sometimes it’s hard to eat tons and tons of raw food, especially vegetables. (The thought brings to mind a bunny with huge teeth, incessantly munching on carrots.) In thinking through all of this, I was inspired by a conversation with my friend Annie, who eats a lot of smoothies that include veggies. And I was convinced.

After incorporating fruit/veggie smoothies into my daily diet, I feel amazing. I know my body is getting adequate nutrition, and it doesn’t feel like a chore to eat my vegetables.

Most fruit, many vegetables, and some dairy products work perfectly well in a smoothie. Here’s a list of some of the ingredients I’ve used, in various combinations.

Apples
Berries
Pears
Bananas
Avocados
Carrots
Spinach
Watercress
Kale
Yogurt
Local Honey
Milk

And the final product is completely delicious.