Green Smoothie
Use in recovery for a shot of antioxidant nutrients especially when volume/load is high.Tips:Try adding other green herbs such as parsley or a healthy fat such as avocado. Increase the ginger if you love a spicy hit or if you are trying to avoid a cold. Add fresh turmeric root (available at the Root Cellar) or turmeric spice for additional anti-inflammatory benefits.
Ingredients
- 3-4 ice cubes
- 1 cored apple
- 1 – 2 large handfuls of spinach or kale
- the juice of a lime
- ½ – 1 inch of fresh or frozen ginger grated
- 3 or 4 inches of English cucumber
- Water coconut water, kombutcha, apple juice
Instructions
- Add water, coconut water, kombutcha or apple juice into a blender – add as much as you need to achieve
- your desired consistency – blend well
- Optional:
- Add lime zest or another apple and a dolop of honey if you want it sweeter.