Refreshing Low Fruit Green Smoothie - Candida/Thyroid Safe!

This smoothie is great if you trying to find a low-fruit, candida/thyroid/diabetic friendly green smoothie recipe. It's deliciously refreshing too!

Ingredients:

1 granny smith apple, washed, cored but with skin

4-5 stalks celery, ends & tips removed, use leaves 

2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

 ½ of a large Haas avocado, or one small avocado

½ bunch cilantro or parsley (depending on your preference) stems removed

3-4 cups filtered water

optional: Add flax meal and protein powder

Directions:

 Chop vegetables into chunks for easy blending. 

Add all ingredients into blender.

Fill blender with 3-4 cups filtered water (more or less water depending on how thick you desire your shake).

Puree till smooth or desired consistency.

 * You can also add the juice from one half of a lemon or lime and even ¼ tsp sea salt and/or cayenne pepper.