WHAT’S IN IT

§ 1 cup coconut milk

§ 1 apple, chopped

§ ½ cup pomegranate seeds

§ 1 cup Kale

§ small handful parsley

§ 1-inch fresh ginger

§ 1-inch fresh turmeric (or ½ t ground turmeric)

§ pinch black pepper

§ 1 t spirulina or chlorella

Add ice if you like your smoothies especially cool.

note: can substitute any nut milk of your choice for coconut milk

HOW TO MAKE IT

Put ingredients in a blender and blend on high for a minute

WHY IT’S HEALTHY

Apples are a high fiber, antioxidant rich fruit. They can inhibit cancer cell proliferation, help prevent inflammation, and lower cholesterol. Pomegranates are loaded with fiber, Vitamin C, K and potassium. They can help lower high blood pressure and high cholesterol and been shown to provide anticarcinogenic effects. Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and has proven highly effective in reducing the risk of many chronic diseases. Black pepper helps the main potent active ingredient (curcumin) in turmeric to be fully absorbed by the body during digestion. Ginger contains a diverse array of important vitamins and minerals. It also contains gingerol - a compound with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Kale is also a powerful anti-inflammatory and a natural detoxifier. It helps remove and eliminate toxins from your body. Parsley is a detoxifier and full of nutrition, including B vitamins such as folic acid, traces of B12 coenzymes, and vitamins A, C, and K. It’s highly remineralizing, especially for those low in trace minerals; parsley provides magnesium, sulfur, iron, zinc, manganese, molybdenum, chromium, selenium, iodine, and calcium.

ENJOY!