Blue Berry Pineapple Smoothie

From http://www.spartan.com/food-of-the-day/recipe-of-the-day/blueberry-pineapple-smoothie/

Want to get a kick start to your morning?  Try this great tasting smoothie recipe on the way to work.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cups blueberries
• 1 cup pineapple, cubes
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 leaf kale, optional
• Ice cubes

Directions

1. Wash kale and blueberries well. Remove the kale leaves from stem.
2. Liquify ingredients in a blender.
3. Enjoy.

Blueberry and pineapple is a refreshing combo – tangy and tart. Pineapples are full of vitamin C, and blueberries are a potent source of anthocyanins, an antioxidant compound that helps keep our brain sharp and our cardiovascular system functioning smoothly. Blueberries also contain quercetin, which is a well studied flavonoid found in berries that is thought to protect against heart disease.