Kale smoothie [Recipe]

Kick back, relax, and drink in this juice that’s full of green goodness that you’re sure to love. Broccoli and kale, both members of the cabbage (Brassica) family, offer immense health benefits in the prevention of cancer, particularly breast, prostate and colon, and helps to enhance the function of the liver. The sweet pear packs in a high dose of soluble fiber and sweetens this juice right up. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 pears

½ head of broccoli

4 kale leaves

2 celery stalks

1 lime

1 in (2.5 cm) piece of fresh ginger

Directions:

Wash all produce well.

Peel the lemon.

Add all ingredients through juicer and enjoy!

Substitutions:

Pear – apple, pineapple

Broccoli – spinach, cabbage, lettuce

Kale – spinach, swiss chard, lettuce

Celery – zucchini, celeriac root

Lime – lemon, grapefruit

Ginger – turmeric