Get Up n' Go Glass-O-Fresh!

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 87.9
  • Total Fat: 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 37.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
  • Protein: 2.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Get Up n' Go Glass-O-Fresh! calories by ingredient


Introduction

Got a blender? Freshen up your morning and gain energy with this green glass of goodness!! Got a blender? Freshen up your morning and gain energy with this green glass of goodness!!
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    Ingredients:
    Celery, raw, 1 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long)
    Cucumber (with peel), 1 cucumber (8-1/4")
    Lime Juice, 1 lime yields
    *Lemon Juice, 1 lemon yields -these must be fresh.
    Parsley, 10 sprigs - or a handful
    Ginger Root, 2 slices (1" dia)
    Granny smith apple -only green apple has lower sugar to be allowed in this (you don't want to drink your fruit. "Juice your veggies. Eat your fruit"
    Spinach, fresh, 1 cup -or any leafy greens. I add kale.

    *I also add a few dash of cayenne pepper or jalapeno to boost up metabolism - as hot as I can.- whatever you like.

Tips

I divide into 2 -drink 1 in AM, and 1 when I'm dragging during the day, and need a pick-me-up.
I also drink with a straw - -helps the teeth.
Drink with straw or chug it all! Gives a real wake-up kick! Then log your spark freggies for the day, and the rest are a bonus!


Directions

Wash all produce.
Cut in chunks.
Toss all in blender (blend tec/vitamix type).
Add a little ice and/or water to your desired consistency.
Whole Juice- blend til desired consistency.


Serving Size: 2 big servings

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KARMABEL.