Green smoothies are great, but they are sweet-tasting, and sometimes we want a more savory flavor. They are also usually very smooth - like baby food - which is important if you add hard-to-chew greens, such as kale or collard greens. However, for variety, you will want to add some crunchiness to your meals.

Kiwi provides a wide array of nutrition benefits. According to a study at Rutgers University, kiwi is the most nutrient dense fruit, ounce for ounce. Kiwi provides 16% of the RDA for fiber and 10% of the RDA for folic acid. Kiwis have phytonutrients, which repair DNA, act as the body’s protection against some cancers, and function as antioxidants. Studies in Italy performed on 18,000 6-7 year old children have demonstrated health benefits of kiwis to the respiratory tract. The study found that children eating the 5-7 servings of citrus and kiwifruit per week had 44 percent less incidence of wheezing compared to children eating less than once a week. According to another study, eating kiwi fruit every morning has the same effect as aspirin for heart health (reduces blood clotting), but without the side effects.

Plus, they are delicious in green smoothies!

Greens — mustard, collard, chard, spinach, kale, bok choy, dandelion, parsley, and turnip and beet leaves — can be considered super-foods. They are loaded with minerals like calcium, essential for strong bones. They also provide stress-fighting B vitamins and help our eyes with vitamin A. But when was the last time you had a bunch of kale? The fact is kale (and other greens) is often neglected when it comes choosing your ingredients. It's certainly not most people's first choice when it comes to preparing salads or vegetable side-dishes. Especially in winter, when there are fewer in-season vegetable choices -- kale and other dark, leafy greens that thrive in cooler weather are a great addition to the menu. When cooked, greens provide more than nine times the recommended amount of vitamin K, which helps our blood clot. The USDA recommends we eat a minimum of 3 cups of dark leafy greens a week. How would you feel if you could get those three cups in one large glass?

If you are a fan of Orange Julius and are searching online for the perfect recipe to create Orange Julius smoothies, here is one for you to try. To be honest, I’m not the biggest fan – I much prefer green smoothies because they are so much healthier. As you will see this recipe...