Juices & Smoothies
Juices and smoothies provide a fantastic source of nutrients in an easy to consume form. With fruits and vegetables in juice or smoothie form, your body is able to take up the nutrients quickly and effectively eliminating the need for much of the digestive processes. All recipes serve one.
Juices
Instructions for juicing:
1. Choose the freshest fruit/vegetables you can find. Use organic wherever possible.
2. Wash the vegetables/fruit thoroughly.
3. Remove any tops or skins which cannot be juiced, such as orange peel. Leave on skins like apple and carrot as many nutrients are often contained just under the skins.
4. Slice up the vegetables to fit your juicer.
5. Juice and serve immediately.
The Classic Carrot
8 large fresh carrots
2 large fresh green apples
1 inch chunk of ginger
Zesty Beetroot
2 small beetroot (the small ones are sweeter)
2 large carrots
1 stalk of celery
1/4 lemon wedge
Smoothies
Instructions for smoothie making:
1. As with juicing, choose the freshest fruit/vegetables you can find. Use organic wherever possible.
2. Wash the fruit thoroughly.
3. Remove any tops or skins which cannot be eaten.
4. Chop larger fruits into chunks.
5. Place all of the ingredients together in the blender or smoothie maker. Ensure you put in the liquid first to get the blending off to a good start. Blend until smooth and there are no remaining lumps.
6. Serve immediately
Tropical Smoothie
1 passion fruit
1 small mango
150g soya yoghurt
2 glugs of orange juice (not from concentrate)
1 dessertspoon of flaxseed oil
Deliciously refreshing. The yoghurt and flaxseed oil in this smoothie ensure the fruit doesn't have a negative impact on your blood sugar levels.
Post Workout Power Smoothie
1 large handful of mixed berries (can use frozen)
1 banana
150g soya yoghurt
1 palmful of almonds
1 scoop of protein powder
2 glugs of soya/rice milk
This smoothie combines a fantastic mix of protein, carbohydrates, essential fats, antioxidant and more in an easy to absorb form - perfect for post workout recovery.
