couple of great juicing recipes... Green Superfood or Kermits special, “Superfood” is a term used to describe foods that have a particular high concentration of vitamins or minerals. It could be argued that all fruits and vegetables are indeed “super” foods. After all the humble lemon saved thousands of lives because it cured scurvy – which is pretty super if you ask me! Golden Delicious Apples2 Broccoli Stem 3cm chunk Celery 1⁄2 stalk Cucumber 1⁄4 medium Spinach 1 large handful Unwaxed Lemon1⁄4 Fresh Ginger Root 1cm chunk SERVES 1 How to make super in a glass Place one apple into the chute of your juicer; behind it tightly pack in the spinach, followed by the lemon, ginger, broccoli, cucumber, celery and the other apple. Juice the lot and enjoy! Best Served... when you are feeling a little bit like Bridget Jones on a bad day but instead of reaching for the ice cream and cookies, you decide to inject some super food into your system and make yourself feel super healthy instead of super sick! Just a thought.. Broccoli supports the body’s natural detoxification system because it contains… get ready for the science bit - glucoraphanin, gluconasturtiin, and glucobrassicin, these phytonutrients are found in a special combination in broccoli. This dynamic trio is able to support all steps of the body’s detox process, including activation, neutralization, and elimination of unwanted contaminants. Chlorophyll Power Give your body a boost with the amazing powers of Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is nearly identical to the oxygen-carrying haemoglobin Pineapple 1⁄2 medium Cucumber 1⁄4 medium Lime 1⁄2 (peeled) Celery 1 1⁄2 stalk Spinach 1 handful Green Leafy Vegetables 1 handful (kale + cabbage + watercress) Broccoli Stem 3cm chunk Ice Cubes 1 small handful SERVES 1 How to create Peel the lime, leaving as much of the white pith as possible – it’s where most of the nutrients are. Juice the pineapple (no need to peel if you have a good juicer) and all the other ingredients. Make sure you pack the spinach and leafy vegetables tightly into the chute of the juicer, before juicing, to extract the most juice. Pour over ice and get ready to feel the power! For an extra dose of chlorophyll add a small teaspoon of wheatgrass powder or spirulina – it takes it up several levels! If you can do a wheatgrass shot – even better! If you’re adding spirulina or wheatgrass powder then you will need to whizz it all up in the blender before drinking. Chlorophyll... can combat anaemia helps the body fight infection boosts the immune system helps purify the liver reduces or eliminates body odours soothes gastric ulcers improves varicose veins helps cleanse the bowel helps neutralize free radicals helps sores heal faster destroys bacteria in wounds supports healthy heart function has many anti-carcinogenic properties has antiseptic properties has high levels of antioxidants is high in vitamin A, C, E and K is high in folic acid, Iron and Calcium One sort of treaty one for chocoholics who want to be good (ish) Tahini Choco Beaney In the style of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang this smoothie is “Truly Scrumptious” and should satisfy the cravings of even the biggest choco-head! Dense raw cocoa extract blended with deliciously nutty tahini, creamy banana, a swirl of honey and a splash of almond milk. Fairtrade Raw Cocoa Powder 1 tablespoon Tahini 1 tablespoon Manuka Honey 2 teaspoons Banana 1⁄4 (ripe & peeled) Almond Milk 250ml Ice Cubes 1 small handful SERVES 1 Tahini Bo-Beaney This is “Truly Simple” to make! Just add all the ingredients to the blender and whizz-up until “Smoothly scrumptious”. Best Served... When you feel like indulging in something chocolatey, sweet and devilishly delicious. Cocoa-tastic! Did you know that a cup of cocoa has almost three times the antioxidants of a cup of green tea?! Cocoa is the powder of the raw cacao bean and is as far away (on a health front) from mass produced, sugar loaded commercial chocolate as Mary Poppins is from Lord Voldemort. It is renowned for its high antioxidant levels and is believed to enhance mood, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes. You must try this one and I mean MUST! This genuinely tastes like a rich-creamy chocolate milkshake. Can I Remotely Justify This? Absolutely you can! Tahini is a great source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5 and pangamic acid. B vitamins play an essential part in the running of the body. They promote healthy cell growth and division, including red blood cells, which helps prevent anaemia. Cocoa is the powder of the raw cacao bean and is as far away (on a health front) from mass produced, sugar loaded commercial chocolate as Mary Poppins is from Lord Voldemort. It is renowned for its high antioxidant levels and is believed to enhance mood, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes.
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