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carrots, scrubbed
    2 apples, halved and cored
    2 celery stalks
    Â½ large lemon
    1 (2-inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled
    Ice
    special equipment: an electric vegetable juicer
    Pass the spinach, carrots, apples, celery, lemon, and ginger through a juice maker, according to the manufacturer’s directions. Serve over ice.
    per serving: Calories 113; Protein 2g; Carbohydrates 30g; Dietary Fiber 5g*; Sugar 16g*; Fat Total 0g; Saturated Fat 0g; Sodium 143 mg
    * Fiber and sugar content may vary slightly depending on juicer used

spinach,ginger, and apple smoothie

    If you like a little spice in your smoothie, this is the one for you. I like this as an afternoon pick-me-up; the ginger gives you a jolt of energy. makes 2 cups; serves 2
    1½ cups ice
    Â½ cup water
    1 medium apple, such as Fuji or Honey Crisp, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch pieces
    1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
    1 (1-inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
    1 cup packed baby spinach leaves
    â…“ cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
    special equipment: a high-powered blender, such as a Vitamix
    Combine all of the ingredients in the blender and blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
    per serving: Calories 49; Protein 1g; Carbohydrates 12g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Sugar 8g; Total Fat 0g; Saturated Fat 0g; Sodium 42mg

grapefruitmint juice

    I drink this instead of coffee in the afternoon. It’s like having grapefruit sorbet after lunch. It clears your palate and wakes it up and readies it for dinner. It’s unbelievably refreshing. I always look forward to this one. makes 2 cups; serves 2
    3 grapefruits, peeled and halved
    2 packed cups of fresh mint
    Ice
    special equipment: an electric vegetable juicer
    Pass the grapefruit and mint through a juice maker, according to the manufacturer’s directions. Serve over ice.
    per serving: Calories 115; Protein 1g; Carbohydrates 27g; Dietary Fiber 0g; Sugar 27g; Total Fat 0g; Saturated Fat 0g; Sodium 3mg

strawberryand spinach smoothie with yogurt

    I make this for Jade because she likes the creaminess. You get just enough from the yogurt here, which makes this taste like a treat. Jade and I share this as an after-school snack. makes 2 cups; serves 2
    1½ cups ice
    Â½ cup water
    Â¼ cup plain nonfat (0%) Greek yogurt
    1 medium apple, such as Fuji or Honey Crisp, peeled, cored, and chopped
    8 medium strawberries, halved
    Â½ medium ripebanana, peeled
    1 packed cup baby spinach leaves
    Combine all of the ingredients in the blender and blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
    per serving: Calories 102; Protein 4g; Carbohydrates 23g; Dietary Fiber 4g; Sugar 17g; Total Fat 1g; Saturated Fat 0g; Sodium 36mg
banana,walnut, and date smoothie

    When I’m doing a juice cleanse, this can replace a meal for me. It’s filling and sweet. Sometimes Todd and I share one for dessert in the summer. makes 2 cups; serves 2
    1½ cups ice
    Â½ cup coconut water
    Â½ cup unsweetened almond milk
    Â½ medium banana, peeled
    3 tablespoons walnut pieces
    2 dried dates, coarsely chopped
    Combine all of the ingredients in the blender and blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
    per serving: Calories 144; Protein 4g; Carbohydrates 17g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Sugar 13g; Total Fat 8g; Saturated Fat 1g; Sodium 109mg

    Double Berry Smoothie
double berry smoothie

    This is a classic berry smoothie. Trust me that you don’t taste the spinach! The mint is nice and refreshing and the banana helps achieve a creamy texture. makes 2 cups; serves 2
    1 cup ice
    6 medium strawberries, hulled and halved
    â…“ cup fresh or frozen and thawed blueberries
    Â½ cup packed baby spinach leaves
    Â½ medium ripe banana, peeled
    Â¼ cup store-bought green juice, such as Naked Juice Green Machine
    Â¼ packed cup fresh mint leaves
    Combine all of the ingredients in the blender and blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
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