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The USDA recommends that we eat 8-10 servings of vegetables a day, but how many of us actually do this? Let’s face it: We all know that veggies are good for us, but they are boring and take too long to chop, cook, and chew.

I have found an easy way to get my greens by drinking them. I know it sounds disgusting, but it honestly isn’t that bad. Plus, it leaves me feeling great afterwards!

Fiber is important for many reasons:

• It allows us to get rid of toxins and waste
• It allows us to retain water…helping us to stay hydrated
• It is slow-digesting and leaves us feeling satiated and feeling full for longer periods than other foods
• In the form of Vegetables, fiber contains important nutrients that are necessary for important chemical reactions within the body

Try my favorite green drink and get 4 servings of vegetables at once! You will need a blender for this one. Here is my recipe:

• 2 oz raw kale
• 2 oz raw spinach
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 medium-sized Persian cucumber
• 1/2 lemon (peel removed)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2-1 cup ice