BREAKFAST SMOOTHIES
Hangover Juice
Magnesium, vitamin C, and calcium do wonders for curing that nasty, dayafter headache. You’re probably
dehydrated as well, so drink a big glass of water with this.
• 1 cup cauliflower
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 apple, cored and quartered
• 1 orange, peeled
Blend the vegetables first, then the fruits. Drink on your way to work, and you’ll be feeling better
within the hour! If your hangover persists, drink another glass.
Yield: About 2 cups.
Apple Mint Juice
This smoothie is an odd color, but it’s extremely flavorful. Lightly fruity with a minty undertone, this
combination of phytonutrients and deliciously refreshing flavor is a great way to start your day. The fiber
will keep you full for hours, too.
• 1 carrot with greens
• 1 pear, cored and quartered
• 2 kiwis, peeled
• 1 apple, cored and quartered
• 4 sprigs mint
Simply blend all ingredients together and enjoy!
Yield: About 3 cups.
The Dish on Kiwis
The Good: Kiwis contains large amounts of chlorophyll and twice as much vitamin C as an
orange.
The Bad: Much of the calories in a kiwi come from sugar, so you may want to use these
sparingly as sweetening agents for high-fiber produce.
Grape Berry Guava
This fruity, berry-flavored concoction both looks and tastes delicious. It’s packed with disease-fighting
antioxidants, tannins, vital minerals, including magnesium and potassium, and even a few omega-3s.
• 1 cup red grapes • 1 cup raspberries
• 1 cup watermelon • 1 guava, peeled
Blend all fruits together. If you’d like it creamy, add a splash or two of almond or coconut milk.
Yield: About 2 cups.
Sweet Potato Pie
This juice is delicious as well as nutritious—the beta-carotene alone makes it well worth your efforts. It
really does taste like sweet potato pie!
• 1 small sweet potato• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 carrot• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 papaya, seeded and peeled • 1 cup almond milk
Cut the sweet potato into 1-inch cubes.
Pulse the sweet potato, carrot, and papaya, then add the cinnamon and cloves to the juice. Stir
gently. If you enjoy its namesake, this will likely be a favorite.
Yield: About 4 cups.
The Dish on Papaya
The Good: Papayas have actually been shown to halt the growth of breast cancer and are
suspected to fight other cancers as well, including prostate cancer. This is tentatively attributed
to the high levels of carotenoids such as lycopene and beta-carotene. The potassium they
contain is a good brain food, too.
The Bad: Papaya is an acquired taste, so if you’re just starting to eat it, you may want to
blend it with more familiar flavors, such as pineapple, banana, or cucumber.