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Short Summary
Main recommendation: Make an alkalizing cleansing Nutri Blast at home by blending kale, spinach, cucumber, lime, and frozen fruit with water in a NutriBullet for an energizing, hydrating, nutrient-dense drink. The presenter, a nutritionist of over 20 years, frames it as eating as close to nature as possible, and says it is a better energy choice than a highly caffeinated energy drink.
Key Points
- The presenter says the blend combines kale and spinach for chlorophyll, magnesium, and fiber, which he says are essential to the drink.
- The presenter says cucumber is included for its refreshing, hydrating qualities and its alkalizing properties.
- The presenter says a little lime adds sweetness, boosts bioflavonoids, and increases vitamin C.
- Frozen fruit is used for economy, and the presenter claims nutrients are often retained when produce is snap frozen at the point of production.
- The presenter says the natural sugars combined with fiber give a low glycemic load, which he believes makes it a suitable pre-sport choice.
Details Worth Noting
- Concrete instructions: Fill about a third of a bucket (the presenter's unit) of kale and spinach into the NutriBullet, add cucumber, a little lime, and frozen fruit, then add about 300 to 400 ml of water. Blend for about 30 seconds.
- The presenter notes the recipe uses a beaker meant for two servings, which can be shared.
- The presenter emphasizes that greens are important despite their appearance and that the mix is not heavy on fruit, using melon among the fruit.
- The alkalizing and energy claims are the presenter's statements and are not verified in the transcript.
Bottom Line
A simple, mostly vegetable smoothie that the presenter promotes for alkalizing, cleansing, hydrating, and energizing effects, using affordable and everyday ingredients.
