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Published November 9, 2016 | Last Updated February 3, 2022 By Dr. John Bianchi 12 Comments

Pomegranate And Berry Blast Green Smoothie (Weekly Workouts)

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Pomegranate And Berry Blast Green Smoothie is an incredibly healthy smoothie, and just wait until you taste how delicious it is too.

pomegranate berry green smoothie

The last few weeks after our workout sessions, I’ve loved whipping up this nutritious smoothie for Barbara and me. It really seems to give us the boost of energy we need after working our muscles hard. I’m excited to share the recipe with you.

Whether you’re recovering from a hard training session, from an illness, or you just need to recover from the stress of daily life, a healthy diet is essential to support that process.

Whole foods are at the center of a healthy diet. They’re packed with the minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients that you need to heal.

These foods include grass-fed lean meat, wild caught seafood, high-quality eggs, organic or locally grown vegetables, healthy fats, a moderation of fruit, starchy tubers, rice, nuts, and gluten-free grains.

The smoothie we have for you today fits into that diet and is super tasty too.

Pomegranate And Berry Blast Green Smoothie

Kale is the green leafy vegetable that anchors this smoothie. It’s one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Just 3 1/2 ounces of kale contains:

  • 200% of the RDA for Vitamin C
  • 300% of the RDA for Vitamin A
  • 1000% of the RDA for Vitamin K
  • 3 grams of protein

It also contains significant amounts of Vitamin B6, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, and Manganese. At 2 grams, it’s fiber content is generous, and it only contains 50 calories.

Kale also is lower in oxalates than spinach which would make it a better option for people who are prone to kidney stones.

A Granny Smith apple, pomegranate seeds, blueberries, and strawberries make up the rest of this drink.

WATCH THIS VIDEO AND SEE HOW TO CUT OPEN A POMEGRANATE THE SAFE AND EASY WAY

 


Generally, you should limit your fruit intake because of the fructose content. However, the glycemic indexes of these fruits are not exceedingly high.

Also, they offer numerous health benefits. Their higher fiber and antioxidant (polyphenols) content may be responsible for slowing down carbohydrate digestion.

Where they really shine, though, is in their antioxidant content.

All of these fruits score very high on the list of antioxidant-containing food with blueberries always scoring at or near the top. See here and here.

Watch this is interesting Ted talk on strawberries.

There is some controversy on whether antioxidants from our diets actually neutralize free radicals or support the process through some other means. See here and here.

However, what we do know is that people who consume diets of high antioxidant foods are healthier individuals overall. Also see here.

pomegranate green smoothie

These five ingredients all add up to an incredibly healthy smoothie, and just wait until you taste how delicious it is too. It’s the perfect refreshing drink after an intense workout.

More healthy smoothies

My Healing Green Smoothie – Discover many important green smoothie benefits and a step-by-step tutorial with beautiful photos showing how to make a healing green smoothie. You’re going to love this smoothie.

Radiant Skin Smoothie (With Chia Seeds) – You’ll love this green smoothie. It’s made in your super blender including berries, greens, celery, apple and chia seeds which promote radiant skin.

Strawberry And Yogurt Smoothie – This smoothie is a healthy treat rather than treats with empty calories.

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Pomegranate And Berry Blast Green Smoothie (Weekly Workouts)

Five ingredients all add up to an incredibly healthy smoothie, and just wait until you taste how delicious it is too.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword pomegranate and berry smoothie, simple green smoothie recipe, smoothie recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Author Barbara Bianchi

Equipment

Vitamix

Ingredients

  • 2 large Kale leaves
  • 6-7 medium strawberries
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 10-20 blueberries
  • 1 Granny Smith apple
  • 2 cups filtered water

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  • Set Vitamix to pre-programmed Smoothie setting and start the machine. It will automatically shut off once the cycle is complete. Yields 3 cups

Notes

I am using my Vitamix Professional series 500 to blend this smoothie.
I recommend organic produce whenever possible.
did you make this recipe? We want to see! Take a pic, and tag @glutenfreehomestead on Instagram.

Weekly Workouts

John’s Workout

Height: 5’11”johndeadlift247-5
Weight: 180.0#

Sunday
Rest Day

Monday
Barbell Bench Press
45.0# 1 x 5 (warm up)
65.0# 1 x 5 (warm up)
85.0# 1 x 5 (warm up)
100.0# 1 x 2 (warm up)
130.0# 1 x 5
147.5# 1 x 3
165.0# 1 x 1 + 6 = 7

Dumbbell Rows
20.0# 1 x 8
30.0# 1 x 15 x 3

No Cardio

Tuesday
Barbell Back Squats
45.0# 1 x 5 (warm up)
85.0# 1 x 5 (warm up)
90.0# 1 x 3 (warm up)
135.0# 1 x 5 x 3

Cardio: 30 min. outside walk

Wednesday

Cardio: 2-mile hike steep hills

Thursday
Over Head Dumbbell Press
20.0# 1 x 8 (warm up)
30.0# 1 x 12 x 3

Narrow Grip Bench Press
45.0# 1 x 8 (warm up)
70.0# 1 x 3
90.0# 1 x 8 x 3

No Cardio

Friday
Deadlift
100.0# 1 x 5
145.0# 1 x 5
195.0# 1 x 2
250.0# 1 x 5

Cardio: 30 min. treadmill 3.5 mph

Saturday
Cardio: 30 min. walk outside

Barbara’s Workoutbarbara-barbell-squat

Sunday
Cardio: 33 min. walk outside

Monday
Barbell Bench Press
45.0# 1 x 3 (warm up)
65.0# 1 x 3 x 3

Dumbbell Rows
10.0# 1 x 8 (warm up)
20.0# 1 x 8 x 3

No cardio

Tuesday
Barbell Back Squats
45.0# 1 x 5 (warm up)
67.5# 1 x 5 x 3

Cardio: 30 min walk outside

Wednesday
Cardio: 2-mile hike steep hills

Thursday
Over Head Dumbbell Press
10.0# 1 x 8 (warm up)
15.0# 1 x 8 x 3

No Cardio

Friday
Deadlift
65.0# 1 x 5
75.0# 1 x 5
90.0# 1 x 2
115.0# 1 x 5

Cardio: 30 min. treadmill 3.0 mph

Saturday

Cardio: 30 min. walk outside

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Comments

  1. Valerie says

    November 10, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    I love smoothies, especially green ones. This one looks so yummy!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      November 12, 2016 at 4:41 pm

      Thanks, Valerie! Have a blessed weekend. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Marla says

    November 11, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    5 stars
    HI Barbara & John,
    I think this might be your first time on Real Food Fridays. I just wanted to say glad to have you and hope to see eyou every week. Sure sounds like a healthy and tasty smoothie. Smoothie are always a quick and easy way to get a lot of nutrition and healthful food to fuel the body. Thanks for sharing all the nutritional value – that is very helpful. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      November 12, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      Hi Marla,

      We’re the same blog, but we have a new look. 🙂

      We have a new design and I’ve also updated the photo in the sidebar to a new one of John and me. John is now writing our weekly workouts series as well as many other wellness and fitness articles. Nicole is still our editor and web designer, but she’s spending most of her time building her nicolebianchi.com site.

      And I’ll continue to share healthy recipes.

      Thanks for the 5 stars, pinning and tweeting! Have a great week!

      Reply
  3. Chloe Weir says

    November 13, 2016 at 3:15 am

    Wow this looks delicious! #FreeFromFridays

    Reply
  4. emma amoscato says

    November 18, 2016 at 1:43 am

    This sounds yummy and there’s so much goodness in it. I’ve got to start making smoothies! #freefromfridays

    Reply
    • John says

      November 22, 2016 at 11:58 pm

      Hello, Emma. Yes, this smoothie is so healthy and tasty. Definitely, try it.

      Reply
  5. Leah Schulz says

    November 19, 2016 at 9:12 am

    Those photos with the green smoothie and super red pomegranate seeds are outstanding!! Love the recipe.

    https://misspettigrewreview.com/

    Reply
    • John says

      November 23, 2016 at 12:02 am

      Hi, Leah. Thanks for stopping by and thank you for your kind comments.

      Reply
  6. Kat says

    November 20, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    I’m a huge lover of green smoothies, but I don’t think I ever used pomegranate in any of mine. You’ve inspired me to try something new!

    Reply
    • John says

      November 22, 2016 at 11:59 pm

      Welcome, Kat. You should try the pom seeds. That are really super tasty and healthy.

      Reply

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