Let's jump start the new year with this clean, green smoothie. Note: It's even better when chilled in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes!

Metabolism Boost Smoothie

• 1 small, very ripe green Anjou pear
• 2 Tbsp. minced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup minced peeled cucumber
• 1 cup loose baby spinach leaves
• 1/4 ripe Hass avocado
• 1 cup vanilla almond milk
• 1 scoop plain, unsweetened protein powder (about 1/4 cup)
• 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger root
• 1Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice

Instructions

Toss all ingredients in a blender, whip until smooth and pour into a glass.

From Oct 2015 Health.com magazine, page 84