Cucumber apple juice

Cucumbers are surprisingly intense when it is juiced. For optimum benefits, juice the entire cucumber, including the skin and seeds; most of its nutrients including calcium, zinc and vitamin K, are found just under the skin. Lettuce has calming qualities and this drink makes a great nightcap.

Ingredients:

• 2 green apples
• 100g spinach
• 1 cucumber
• ½ head of iceberg lettuce
• Mint for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

• Wash the ingredients with water
• Cut the fruit and vegetables into small enough to fit into your juicer
• (note: do not peel the skin of the cucumber or apples, as there are added nutrients just under and including the skin)
• Place all the ingredients through your juicer
• Pour into a tall drinking glass, add mint (optional) and stir to mix all the flavors
• Serve

Enjoy!

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Orange banana smoothie

Enjoy a refreshing twist on a smoothie by adding coconut water instead of milk.  A great source of vitamin C, antioxidants and dietary fiber.

Ingredients:

Serves 2

• 1 orange
• 1 banana
• 1 carrot
• 2 cups of coconut water
• 1 teaspoon of honey for sweetness (optional)
• 3-4 ice-cubes for extra chill (optional)

Instructions:

• Wash all vegetables and fruit with water
• Cut the ends off the carrot and grate
• Peel the banana
• Peel the orange and cut in half
• Coconut water (can be purchased from the health food store or supermarket)
• Place all the ingredients into your blender
• Blend the ingredients until smooth
• Pour into a tall drinking glass

Serve and enjoy!

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Lemon and mint drink

A Lemon and Mint Drink make a refreshing summer beverage.  You can also drink this mix when you body needs a healthy cleanse or to boost your digestion.

Ingredients:

• 8 cups filtered water
• 1 freshly squeezed lemon
• 2 lemons, (slice the lemons thinly)
• Lots of ice-cubes
• A handful of fresh mint

Calories: very low, only 7-8 calories per serving 

Next: Combine all ingredients

• Place the 8 cups of filtered water in a jug or pitcher of your choice
• Add the freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon(you can add more lemon juice if you like a stronger lemon flavour)
• Slice your 2 lemons and add to the jug/pitcher
• Add the fresh mint to your jug/pitcher ( you can use a rolling pin to lightly bruise/crush the mint leaves to release the added flavor of  mint)
• Lastly, add the ice-cubes

Next, stir all ingredients and place the jug in the fridge to chill (approximately 10 minutes before serving). This will allow the flavors to infuse together.

Enjoy!

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Beetroot and apple juice

Start your day with a refreshing and energising beetroot juice recipe combo. This recipe has a great a great source of vitamins, antioxidants and dietary fiber.

Beetroot facts:  Beetroot juice is so good for you in many ways.  Beetroot juice benefits include – high in potassium, fibre, and contains vitamin C. It also helps with the uptake of oxygen in the body and is great for boosting the immune system.

 Ingredients:

Serves 2

• 1 beetroot
• 4 kiwi fruit (also called Chinese Gooseberry)
• 1 carrot
• 2 lebanese cucumbers
• 2 green apples

Instructions:

• Wash all vegetables and fruit with water
• Cut the ends off the carrot and cucumbers
• Remove the stems from the kiwi fruit, beetroot and apples
• Cut all fruit and vegetables into smaller chunks (cut so that they can fit into your juicer)
• Juice all the ingredients
• Pour into a tall drinking glass and stir if necessary

Serve and enjoy!

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