I just love green juices! I can feel it going into my body and just taking all the toxins away with it! I especially love to drink it in the morning or after a workout. I make a special point of drinking it after a day of splurging because it helps me  to get back on track. I switch my green juices around depending on my mood or what I am trying to accomplish by drinking it.  This particular recipe is very easy, not a lot of ingredients to find, but still containing a lot of nutrients!

Let’s break them down:

Bananas and apples – your carbs, they are going to give you energy, potassium, flavonoids, vitamin C and B-6, and some good fiber.

Spinach – bitter greens have a wonderful detoxifying effect in your body, promotes regularity, and improves skin and hair health . Spinach also has a good amount of protein, is high in vitamin A and K, calcium, iron, and beta carotene.

Brazil nut – selenium…lots of it! Considered to have a big role in combating cancer, heart health and aging, selenium is a great nutrient to include in your diet. Selenium also supports iodine levels which are important for thyroid health.

Coconut water – this is Mother Nature’s sports drink! It will hydrate you, has more potassium than 4 bananas combined, and very low in calories.

Cinnamon – natural blood sugar stabilizer to balance out the sugar in the fruits.

Turmeric – antioxidant and is  a great natural anti inflammatory!

Cayenne – fights inflammation, especially combined with turmeric. It also stimulates digestion, metabolism, and boosts your immune system.

Ginger – stimulates digestion, appetite and is a great detoxifier!

Now that you know all the good stuff that is in it and why I chose this combination, I can’t wait for you to try! I would love to hear what you thought about it! So here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

1 banana ½ green apple (maca verde)

Armenia’s Green Juice

2 cups of spinach (2 copos de espinafre)

1 brazil nut (castanha do Brasil)

2 cups of coconut water ½ lemon (limao)

1 pinch of cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, and turmeric  (canela, gengibre, pimento vermelha e curcuma)

Blend it all and enjoy! Bata tudo no liquidificador e aproveite!

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