Energy Enhancement Juice
A mild tonic for the liver as well as high in vitamin C, strawberries can be fresh or frozen. Let frozen berries thaw a bit before putting through the juicer or blender.
Wash and put through juicer:
2 cups (500 mL) strawberries, hulled
2 carrots, unpeeled
1 orange, peeled, leave white pith on
1 cup (250 mL) kale or other dark greens, packed
If making in a blender: put 3/4 cup (180 mL) water in blender, add cut-up produce, and blend until smooth. Pour into a nut milk bag or cheesecloth, twist, and apply gentle pressure to get all the liquid out. Discard pulp.
Serves 1.
Each serving contains: 249 calories; 7 g protein; 2 g total fat (0 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 58 g carbohydrates; 14 g fibre; 131 mg sodium
source: "Getting Juicy", alive #331, May 2010
Energy Enhancement Juice
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Nomi Shannon
Nomi Shannon is co-author (with Sheryl Duruz) of Raw Food Celebrations (Book Publishing Company, 2008).
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