{"id":2033,"date":"2013-02-15T01:29:00","date_gmt":"2013-02-15T01:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veganlovlie.com\/fruity-romaine-lettuce-smoothie\/"},"modified":"2017-10-09T20:57:49","modified_gmt":"2017-10-10T00:57:49","slug":"fruity-romaine-lettuce-smoothie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veganlovlie.com\/fruity-romaine-lettuce-smoothie\/","title":{"rendered":"Fruity Romaine Lettuce Smoothie"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While romaine lettuce would probably not be able to compete with kale on nutritional value, it has however quite a good amount of nutrients. It is infact a complete protein having all 8 amino acids needed in our body! Wow, that’s good news!<\/p>\n

I do like to include greens in my smoothies. Usually kale or spinach find their way in most them, but it is good to rotate your green smoothies. This way I can get a variety of nutrients from different plant sources, since each type of green has different nutrients.<\/p>\n

My previous kale and cranberry smoothie<\/a> has been my all time favourite green smoothie. But for a change, I tried romaine lettuce today and the mild flavour blends well with anything.<\/p>\n

So, what goodies are in romaine lettuce?<\/b>
\nA cup of romaine lettuce provides 2 grams of carbs<\/b>, 1 gram of protein<\/b>, 4% (of your daily value of) dietary fiber<\/b>, 82% (of your daily value of) vitamin A<\/b>, 60% of vitamin K<\/b>, 19% vitamin C<\/b>, 16% folate, 4% (of your daily value of) manganese, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc (2 to 3% of your DV range)<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The Vitamin C & Beta-Carotene<\/b> provides many heart health benefits, prevents the oxidation of cholesterol and reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack.
\nThe folic acid<\/b> helps keep blood vessels healthy and also reduces the risk of heart attacks and stroke.
\nThe potassium<\/b> helps lower high blood pressure, improves muscle strength and boosts muscle building.
\nFiber<\/b> contributes to heart health benefits and removes bile salts (which requires cholesterol, thereby lowering high cholesterol as well).<\/p>\n

So, I that’s pretty much more than a winner green for me!<\/p>\n

\"Romaine <\/picture><\/p>\n

I wanted to be a little fancier with my smoothie today, so I made a layered one! But you can just blend everything together; it will still taste great!<\/p>\n

Ingredients (serves 2)<\/b>
\n4 leaves romaine lettuce, chopped into fine ribbons
\n1 large carrot, finely chopped
\n1 cup pineapple, small diced
\n1 apple, peeled and finely chopped
\n3 medjool dates (more if required to taste)
\nWater as needed for blending<\/p>\n