AG1 Drink vs Total Health Smoothie

My thoughts on the AG1 Drink and what you can have if you’re not ready to spend the money.

TOTAL HEALTH SMOOTHIE

This smoothie maximizes the nutritional power of green vegetables with omega-3 fatty acids in form of flax meal. Think of it as a liquid salad. Start your day with this smoothie and you’ll feel energized and clear headed.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon flax meal or flax oil

• 3/4 cup coconut water

• 1 cup packed spinach

• 2 cups romaine lettuce

• 3 -inch peeled cucumber (skin is bitter)

• 1/4 cup packed parsley leaves, stems removed

• 1/2 avocado

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 1 cup filtered water

• 1 small apple, peeled and cored

• Pinch of salt

• Ice cubes

• *liquid drops of stevia optional

Steps

Presoak flax meal (if using) in a small bowl with coconut water. Allow soak for 3-5 minutes or until soft. Do not drain. Meanwhile prep remaining ingredients. Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth. Adding water is you prefer a more liquid smoothie or the ice cubes.

AG1 is a super food complex smoothie drink and health food hack that is all over instagram. Many Wellness Coaching (including myself) have given it a try. Here are my thoughts:

Thoughts on AG1

• This is one health hack I approve - the ingredients are highest possible quality

• I prefer a fresh food smoothie over processed (see my Total Health Smoothie for an alternative!)

• The ingredients are AMAZING

• I don’t love the flavor as much as the Total Health Smoothie. The after taste is a bit like a processed vitamin and a bit grainy.

• AG1 packs the potency for all the vitamins and minerals included

• Its expensive for a powder

TOTAL HEALTH SMOOTHIE