We make our Green Drink in a Vitamix here at our office.  A Vitamix, Ninja, Nutribullet are all examples of blenders that will work.  You may need to adjust the amount to fit your pitcher size. 

This recipe makes 8 cups.                                                            

Ingredients:

4 cups filtered water

A big handful of organic spinach

A smaller handful of organic baby kale. 

A large lemon w/ the peel trimmed off. 

1 medium organic Granny Smith apple

½ organic cucumber

Thumb size piece of ginger, peeled

1 stalk organic celery

Some ice, about a cup – cup and ½

Instructions:

1. Be sure all produce is clean.
2. Peel the lemon and the ginger.
3. Place all ingredients in the blender and process until smooth.
4. Other cleansing healthy additions include parsley and/or cilantro.

Nutrition: 1 cup (8 ounces) serving, 31 calories, 0.8 grams protein, 7 grams carbohydrate, 1.7 grams of fiber, 0 grams fat.

Don’t underestimate the nutritional value of the drink.  It is full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and other important micronutrients.