The Science of Smoothies: Rick Bruess’ Superfood Smoothie

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp flaxseeds
• 3 tbsp sesame seeds
• 6 dates (seeded)
• 1 tsp cardamom
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon*
• 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 tsp amla powder ((Indian gooseberry))
• 3 tsp non-alkalized cocoa or cacao powder
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp bladderwrack seaweed powder
• 2 handfuls kale (organic pre-washed baby kale)
• 1 small handful broccoli sprouts
• 1 smoothie pack Sambazon unsweetened açaí berry
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup frozen cranberries
• 1/2 cup frozen cherries
• 3 cups frozen blueberries
• 1 1/2 cups brewed green tea
• 1 1/2 cups brewed hibiscus tea (Red Zinger from Celestial Seasonings)