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Unlike most fruits, avocado is low in carbohydrates
                                                                  and high in healthy fats.  This fruit actually contains
                                                                  more potassium than a banana and is packed with
                                                                  fiber.  Avocado also helps you absorb fat-soluble
                                                                  nutrients, like vitamins A, D, E and K as well as anti-
                          GREEN                                   oxidants, making it the perfect addition to a smoothie
                                                                  rich in greens.

                                                                                        DIRECTIONS
                                                                  INGREDIENTS
                          SMOOTHIE                                • 1 avocado, deseeded and peeled  Cut your avocado in half and
                                                                                        remove large seed from center
                                                                  • 1 cup spinach
                                                                  • 2 kiwis, peeled
                                                                                        of avocado. Peel skin off of the
                         WITH AVOCADO                             • 1 lime, juiced      avocado and the kiwis. Blend all
                                                                  • 1 banana, peeled and frozen
                                                                                        ingredients on high until smooth.
                                                                                        Add ice or freeze peeled kiwis the
                                                                  • Mint to taste
                                                                  • 1-3 cups water      night before use.  Pour into glass
                                     BY LIZ MCGEHEE               • Ice                 or to-go bottle and enjoy!
           Start to finish:
            20 minutes
             Serves: 1















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