Last night we had dinner at a friend’s house and they had spring rolls that were so amazing. I was a little embarrassed because I had too many to count (I had 5), I told myself that it was okay because they had fresh vegetables in them and were not fried. I think deep down I knew that the peanut sauce for dipping would have been okay if I stopped at 2 or 3 rolls, but I just couldn’t help myself they were so delicious.
So today I decided to make my own version of the spring rolls and guess what, I couldn’t stop eating them. And it’s funny how we can justify what we are doing to convince ourselves that what ever we are doing is okay.
After devouring the spring rolls, I knew that the only thing that would make me feel better was a green smoothie loaded with parsley. Parsley has such an amazing effect on my emotional state. Whenever I drink a green smoothie made with parsley I think of a fresh meadow. I can’t tell you why this is, but it brings a smile to my face. Tera in a previous blog talked about adding parsley to her green smoothies and I totally understand why she said that parsley is “magical.” I totally agree with her!
Not only did I decide to add parsley to my smoothie, I added alfalfa sprouts, apples and blueberries. I decided to find a quiet place in my house and take some time to do some deep breathing and slowly savor the taste of this fresh green drink. I felt as if the parsley detoxed the spring rolls out of my body, or maybe just out of my mind!
If you are ever feeling like life is overwhelming or you’re feeling out of balance, just grab your blender and make yourself the biggest, greenest, tastiest smoothie you can, and let it put the biggest smile on your face.
Blueberries, Apples, Alfalfa Sprouts and Parsley Green Smoothie
- ½ cup blueberries
- 4 large apples (I tend to like the tart sweet varieties)
- 1 handful alfalfa sprouts
- 2 handfuls of parsley (I like the flat leaf variety, but feel free to use either the flat leaf or curly variety. You can use less parsley if just starting out.)
- 1 cup water (optional)
- ¼ cup agave (optional)
Blend and enjoy!
Tracy