This refreshing, healthy smoothie comes from Dr. Neal Barnard's latest book, "Your Body in Balace".

This serves 1!

• 1 cup plain soymilk or almond milk
• 2 dates (If dates very hard, soak in hot water for 10 minutes to soften.)
• 1 frozen ripe banana
• 2 cups mixed frozen berries
• 1-2 cups fresh spinach
• fresh mint or basil, optional
• 1 T lemon juice (optional)

Combine the non-dairy milk and dates in a blender until well combined. Add remaining ingredients and blend, adding more non--dairy milk as desired for consistency and thickness. Serve immediately.