Doin' Some Cookin'... Pomegranate & Cherry Smoothie

(Not a great photo but you can see the spinach but you can't taste it.)

Since cherries are not available all year round buying them frozen is the perfect solution so I can enjoy them in smoothies.

Cherries are packed with antioxidants that aid in the reduction of heart disease and cancer. Cherries also contain melatonin which is an antioxidant that helps regulate heart rhythms and the body's sleep cycle.

Cherries can also reduce pain and joint soreness which makes this a perfect post workout meal option or for arthritis sufferers. due to their anti-inflammatory properties.

Pomegranates are also antioxidant powerhouses.

As a kid I loved eating the arils but now I find the gritty texture to turn off my taste buds so buying pomegranate juice is a better alternative for me. If you enjoy the arils use those instead for the extra fiber boost.

Adding spinach to this smoothie makes it a "green" smoothie and you know I love sneaking veggies into our diet as much as possible and the banana in this helps to mask the taste.

(My smoothie was quite frothy and studded with spinach.)

Pomegranate & Cherry Smoothie

Adapted From: GreenReset

Makes 1 Serving

Stars of the Show:

• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 1 cup frozen cherries
• 1 banana
• 2 cups spinach (optional)
• 1/4 cup water, if needed

And Action:

Start by adding the liquid to the blender with the banana. Blend until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth. If to thick add water to help thin it out