The Healthy Green Drink Diet (15 page)

Pulse-blend until desired consistency.

The sweetness of the red apple and the sour tang of the fresh raspberries and lemon balance out the

bold flavor of the calcium-rich kale. Baby greens add a boost of vitamins and really makes this a well-

rounded green drink.

A great way to kick off your morning!

The Healthy Green Drink

Ingredients

1 bunch watercress

1 green apple

1 lime (peeled)

¼ English cucumber

4 mint leaves

1 banana (optional)

water/ice

Fill blender with as much water/ice as you like and add ingredients. Blend until smooth.

As the title track in our album of health, the Healthy Green Drink is a powerhouse of nutrition and

taste.

Watercress, which can be commonly found at local farmer’s markets and grocery stores, is often

overlooked. It adds a wonderful spiciness while the mint-cucumber combination cools it down. A

refreshing accompaniment to any meal.

Just Peachy

Ingredients

4 whole peaches

1–2 cups spinach

water/ice

Fill blender with as much water/ice as you like and add ingredients. Blend until smooth.

Here’s a simple one. Great for kids and those having trouble incorporating greens into their diets.

Spinach really packs a punch. It’s a common green; you can get it just about anywhere, it’s

affordable, and the taste is mild enough that anyone can enjoy it. It’s a great source of iron and beta-

carotene and protects from a multitude of maladies. And who doesn’t like peaches?

Mango Mint-jito

Ingredients

1 cup mango

2 cups lettuce greens

5 large mint leaves

½ lemon (juice)

½ lime (juice)

1 banana (optional)

water/ice

Fill blender with as much water/ice as you like, adding mint and greens. Blend until smooth. Add fruit.

Pulse-blend until desired consistency.

For the lush in all of us. Except, you know… without all the stumbling and liver damage. In fact, with

the amount of fiber and enzymes in mangoes, you can lower LDL cholesterol and improve digestion.

A fresher, healthier approach to its boozier counterpart, the Mango Mint-jitos’ sweet tropical flavors

will leave you hungry for a day by the pool instead of a night hugging the toilet.

Strawberry Patch

Ingredients

3 strawberries

1 mango

1 kiwi

3 big basil leaves

2 large collard leaves (remove stems)

water

Fill blender with as much water as you like, adding collard greens and basil. Blend until smooth. Add

fruit. Pulse-blend until desired consistency.