Jo’s Super Green Smoothie
If you want something simple and earthy that will power you up, you’ll love this nutrient-dense green wonder. The best part? It’s all veggies, no fruit—perfect for those on a low-sugar diet.
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Recipe excerpted from The Conscious Cleanse Cookbook by Julie Pelaez and Jo Schaalman. For more cleansing tips, see Cleanse Your Life with the Detox Diet.
Jo’s Super Green Smoothie recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ cup water
- ½ cup crushed ice
- 1 cup spinach
- ½ cucumber, cut into chunks
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- ½ cup fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
- 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into chunks
Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Information
- Calories 15
- Carbohydrate Content 3 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0 g
- Fiber Content 1 g
- Protein Content 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 35 mg
- Sugar Content 1 g