In the spirit of wedding prep (t-3.5 months!), I’ve been trying to find the perfect combination of diet, exercise, and skincare so that my best self is the one walking down the aisle. So when OrganicGirl challenged me to eat leafy greens in two meals a day for one week and see the results, I had to try! I already have a spinach loaded breakfast smoothie daily (see recipe below) so upping my greens intake seemed like no big deal.
I’m highly aware of the fact that “you are what you eat” when it comes to the affects food has on our bodies. I know that when I eat better, I feel better and when I feel better, I can train harder, think clearer, etc. So as expected when I committed to eating my greens I noticed a change in my skin. Not only did a couple trouble spots clear up but my skin was looking smoother and more radiant.
Where my morning smoothie helps keep my skin issues in check, varying up my greens from simply spinach was the extra boost my skin needed. The OrganicGirl salad mixes have everything from baby kale, green chard, bok choy, sweet pea shoots, mustard greens and much much more. While I like sticking to spinach in my smoothies, the sweet pea salad blend is my favorite salad base and the supergreens was the best for cooking (Try adding it to your next pasta dish for an instant veggie-boost).
SWEATER: Charter Club // JEANS: Paige (currently on sale!) // LIPSTICK: Urban Decay ‘Naked’
Breakfast Smoothie
2 large handfuls of spinach
1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1 cup milk (I use almond milk or coconut water)
1 banana
optional: 1/4 cup oats and 1 tbsp chia seeds
-Add all ingredients into a blender and blend away!
-I like adding oats and chia seeds to my smoothies to keep me full until all morning long.
-If you use a small blender like me, try blending liquid, greens, and banana first then adding your berries. This helps everything blend up nicely without any lumps.
Now it’s your turn to take the challenge! #GetUrGreenOn for two weeks and see how great your skin looks by the end. I’m be hosting a GIVEAWAY where one reader will win a month’s worth of OrganicGirl greens to help you feel and look your best. Make sure to enter for your chance to win below!
*Thank you to OrganicGirl for sponsoring this post*
This smoothie looks delish! I love all the nutrients you can get from one drink. Thanks for the recipe!
xoxo
Autumn
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They are the only reason I am able to get in all my greens. I would never be able to eat that large of a salad 😉 I hope you entered for a chance to win the giveaway! Thanks for reading Autumn!
yum! I love a good green smoothie 🙂
They are the best breakfasts! I hope you entered for a chance to win!
I have a smoothie EVERY morning, I use coconut or almond milk. My plant-based lifestyle is the reason I’m healthy and happy!! 🙂
Here’s to your health my dear!
♥ carmen
I’m totally with you on the plant based lifestyle! It makes such a big difference. I hope you entered for a chance to win the giveaway!
That’s a very good challenge! I’d love to try something like that too!
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It definitely helped my skin out. I hope you enter to win the giveaway!
That smoothie looks so good! I got a NutriBullet a few months ago and now I’m nonstop looking for good smoothie recipes! Thanks for new one! 🙂
-Eva
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Thanks for reading Eva! I think my blender is my most used kitchen gadget. I hope you entered to win the giveaway!
A green smoothie a day keeps the low energy, blues, and dull skin away. 🙂 Thanks for sharing the contest!
Indeed it does! Thanks for entering Jennifer!
I have a green smoothie every day, and I love Organic Girl!
Thanks for reading Kim! Same here! It’s such a great boost first thing in the morning. I hope you entered the giveaway!
I have had a few green smoothies!
i love green smoothie bowls!
I love green smoothes,every day is a good day with it.
I am not a green smoothie drinker, but I am willing to try!