Hestia’s Love Potion
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Serves 2
Named for the Greek goddess of the hearth, this smoothie gets its sweet flavor from cherries and fresh carrot juice.
1 cup frozen sweet cherries
1/2 cup carrot juice
1/2 cup ice
2 Tbs. chia seeds
1 tsp. lemon juice
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Drink immediately.
Per serving: 114 cal; 3g pro; 3g fat (<1g sat fat); 19g carb; 0mg chol; 39g sod; 5g fiber; 9g sugars
Cherries contain healing compounds (anthocyanins and salicylates) that tame inflammation and pain.