How to Make Green Juice and Smoothies at Home
Four simple recipes to give you a winter vitamin boost.
With winter comes less sun, less fun, and also a weaker immune system as flu season kicks off once it starts getting cold. As the world is navigating through a global pandemic, it is important to stay healthy and safe and take care of your health, especially when it is so easy to get sick.
In addition to staying at home, wearing your mask when outdoors and washing your hands, you can also boost your immune system throughout the winter to make you feel more energized. Although it is not a cure for anything, a simple green juice can make you feel healthier as they are filled with vitamins, antioxidants and fibres. For example, celery juice has proven to help with digestion and bloating, and ingredients like ginger has been used for thousands of years due to its healing powers.
If you’re looking to give your body a vitamin boost this winter, we’ve put together a few easy recipes to start with below. Smoothies and juices are all about experimentation, so keep trying new combinations to see what you like. Whether you’ve got a blender or a juicer, you’ll be able to try out the following drinks.
Immune Booster Smoothie:
2 handfuls of spinach and kale
1/2 cup pineapple (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup milk of your choice
Mix with a handful of ice in a blender, serve immediately.
Immune Booster Juice:
2 handfuls of spinach and kale
1 Granny Smith apple
1-2 cm piece of ginger root
1 lime
Use a juicer to combine ingredients and press into juice. Mix with a little bit of water to dilute, and serve with ice.
Detox Celery Juice:
1 big bunch of celery, leaves chopped off
1 lime
1 Granny Smith apple
Run ingredients through juicer, or mix using a blender and strain. Serve immediately. Nutrients are best absorbed early morning, 30 minutes before eating any other food, but can of course be consumed at any time throughout the day.
Green Kiwi Smoothie:
1 cup pineapple (fresh or frozen)
2 kiwi fruits, peeled
1 cup water/coconut water/your choice of milk
1 handful spinach
Mix ingredients in a blender and add a squeeze of honey for added sweetness. Serve immediately.
