Ingredients (Makes 1–2 servings):
1 cup spinach (or kale)
1 small cucumber (peeled if desired)
1 celery stalk
1 green apple (for sweetness)
1-inch piece fresh ginger (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
Juice of ½ a lemon (optional, for extra tang)
1 cup water (or coconut water for added electrolytes)
(Feel free to adjust the ingredient amounts or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra metabolism “kick.”)
Why These Ingredients?
Spinach/Kale
High in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Low in calories, so they provide bulk without adding much to your calorie total.
Cucumber
Very hydrating, thanks to its high water content.
Adds volume to the juice without many extra calories.
Celery
A classic “low-calorie” choice.
Contains antioxidants and can help boost hydration.
Green Apple
Provides natural sweetness, fiber, and a pleasant taste that balances the bitterness of greens.
Ginger
Offers an anti-inflammatory component and may aid digestion.
Contributes a spicy, warming flavor.
Lemon Juice
High in vitamin C and can help bring brightness to the juice’s flavor.
Some believe it aids digestion, though evidence is mixed.
Water or Coconut Water
Helps blend the ingredients smoothly.
Coconut water adds natural electrolytes but also slightly more calories and sugar.
Instructions
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