In a blender add: 1 cup baby romaine leaves 1 cup fresh or frozen organic blueberries 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds (most of the Omega- 3’s are from Flax) 1⁄8 tsp cinnamon 8 ounces filtered water (If you prefer, a teaspoon of honey helps the “greens” go down) Blend. Drink. Enjoy!
Per serving (~16 ounces) Calories 95 Carbohydrates 14g Fiber 6g Protein 3g Fat 3g Omega-3 fats 2g Omega-6 fats 0.5g Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup canola oil (higher in Omega-3’s than any other oil) 1 Tbsp Dijon 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup 3 cloves Garlic 1 tsp sea salt 1⁄8tsp fresh ground black pepper or 3 turns of a pepper mill Put everything in a blender and blend Keep for up to one month.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 10, 2008. Read the original PDF.