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"I recently lost 40 pounds at Weight Watchers! While there, two women were bragging about a smoothie that they had made, tried, and love. Even the meeting leader was hesitant- because the recipe sound horrible! But I tried it, and fell in love. I hope you have the courage to try this out- please let me know what you think!"

Ingredients: baby spinach, vanilla yogurt...

"A great way to eat your spinach! This is really good tasting, low cal and very healthy! I know it sounds very weird, but give it a try. My 11 year-old gives it thumbs up, too."

Ingredients: fresh spinach, yogurt...

"Oh come on, try it, you'll like it!"

Ingredients: frozen blueberries, frozen spinach...

"Adapted from a blender cookbook. I have a 3hp blender so it makes this wonderfully smooth and velvety."

Ingredients: coconut extract, ice, kale...

"My kids and I have this for breakfast often. We call it our "green drink" and they get so excited when I make it! It's the only way they'll eat spinach. This is a silky smooth, very healthy, energizing drink! (You've got to be a little adventurous though; some people just can't get past the idea of a smoothie being green!)..."

Ingredients: baby spinach leaves, mangoes...

"A rich, indulgent chocolate green smoothie (smoothie with greens)."

Ingredients: nonfat milk, cocoa powder...

"(LFRV) This is a quick delicious way to get some greens in and ensure all the iron is absorbed properly thanks to the Vit C in the mangoes. The spinach amount is a starting point and you can always increase it if your tastebuds will allow. You can also switch the water out for coconut water if that's something you do. ENJOY!"

Ingredients: mangoes, coconut water...

"I just made this and it was so good I had to share it. Measurements are approximations. The short prep time assumes you've already peeled and chopped up your fresh pineapple."

Ingredients: orange juice, pineapple...

"Entered for safe-keeping, from Clean Eating, Fall 2008. Drink to your eyes!"

Ingredients: fresh ginger, spinach, apples...

"This is a cold and refreshing, sweet and tart GREEN smoothie. I demonstrate Vitamix blenders using this, and I drink it on a regular basis at home. The spinach can be replaced with one large leaf of kale without the stem (the vitamix can handle it but it is bitter)."

Ingredients: pitted dates, baby spinach...

"Found here: http://drbenkim.com/green-smoothies-full-body-cleanse.htm"

Ingredients: orange juice, peaches, spinach...

"This recipe was featured in our February/March 2010 newsletter. It was submitted by guest author/speaker Mary Olivar, Healthy Eating Specialist at Whole Foods Market's flagship store. She says this simple smoothie is a great way to start your day, and a wonderful way to get your greens. Plus, when you use colorful berries, you won't even notice..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, frozen cherries...

"From the Food Facts column of the Thursday magazine by Monika Seth. This is a good drink for those suffering from anaemia."

Ingredients: fresh lime juice, fresh spinach...

"I haven't made this yet, my cousin posted it on facebook so I copied it. It looks healthy and delicious!"

Ingredients: frozen fruit, cucumbers...