Quick & Easy Green Smoothie

If you're feeling a little sluggish after the festive season, drinking a green juice/smoothie first thing in the morning a few times a week can help supercharge and super cleanse your digestive system. And since, as the father of medicine, Hippocrates, notably observed, "All disease begins in the gut", keeping it clean should definitely be a priority.

Servings: 2 people

Equipment

blender
glasses for serving
glass jar with a tight-fitting lid for storing any leftovers

Ingredients

1/3 cucumber
4 radishes
1-2 medium apples
4 large lettuce leaves
1 handful mixed spinach, rocket & watercress
1-2 inches fresh ginger
60ml organic aloe vera juice

Optional metabolism-boosting/cleansing extras:

turmeric powder (or fresh root)
chlorella
spirulina
wheatgrass
cayenne powder/tincture
fresh lemon and/or lime juice
chlorophyll
a few fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Roughly chop ingredients and add gradually to blender. Once smooth, pour into glasses and drink. Refrigerate any leftover smoothie for the following day.

Notes

Recipe by Elspeth Waters