|
When we are low on energy, and feel droggy, there is nothing that makes us feel better than what we call, 'The Green Drink'. This extremely nutritious and turbo-charged drink seems to do miraculous things within 8 to 12 hours, including improving the eyesight of those with impaired vision, and the results can last for days. It is strongly recommended that organic fruits and vegetables be used to make this drink, for organic really does make a tremendous difference in improved taste and potency. Initially, it has something of an acquired taste, which is difficult (if not impossible) to describe. However, the taste is far from bad, and the effects of this drink make it so worth aquiring its taste. This drink is so nutritious, in the extreme, that it has been known to suppress hunger for as much as 24 hours. We tested it ourselves, and "safe and effective" doesn't do this drink justice. Having a large glass of this stuff every 2-3 days keeps us healthy, energized, and feeling great. Armor yourself with this drink during this flu season, and we promise that you will have no regrets.
| Ingredients:
- 4 carrots
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 box baby spinach (5 oz.)
- 1 bunch parsley
- 2 Granny Smith Apples
(4 if conventionally grown)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- Spring water (to thin)
|
|
 |
A juicer is required to properly extract this drink. Before being placed in the juicer, the vegetables are blended on a liquify setting with the spring water inside a blender. After that, all the ingredients can be poured into the juicer for finishing. Some people may prefer that it be strained of its remaining pulp, and everyone finds the drink significantly tastier when thoroughly chilled.
If this drink tastes terrible to you, then it probably means that your body is acidic. Try laying off the carbohydrates, processed foods, sweets, red meats, and drinking only pure pineapple juice for about 6 hours, and then try drinking it again. You could easily find yourself shocked at the difference in taste. If this test works on you, then you are a cancer time-bomb, and you need to begin learning about how to adjust your body pH before life gets ugly for you.
Some people cannot drink this formulation, due to an aversion to the taste of celery. It is okay to remove it; but of course, the effects of our Secret Weapon will be lessoned.
Please note that if you make it organic, then you will only have 48 hours to consume it before it becomes rancid. Keep it refrigerated during that time, or drink it immediately. You should label its creation date, and religiously trash it after 2 days. If you dare drink this stuff four (or more) days after its creation, then it is going to really ruin your day. This is unfortunately because bacteria finds this drink to be just as nutritious and stimulating. (Mold is an excellent indicator of nutritional value.) You'll want to immediately clean the juicer and blender too, in order to avoid mold and fungus.
"Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food"
-- Hippocrates, The Father of Medicine (460 - 377 B.C.)
|
For UK readers - 5oz is 140grams, and 1 Cup (an American measurement) equates to about 220-240ml.
I blended the greens with a tiny amount of water (to get the blades to 'catch' the greens and blend them properly). I did not blend the carrots or apples. Instead I juiced these and also poured in the blended greens. I then added pineapple juice.
To be honest I was a little disappointed. With the adage 'no pain no gain' I was expecting this to taste revolting and therefore confirm it was doing me good (if you know what I mean).
My diet and the way I live my life is by no means healthy, although not terrible either - middle of the road. So I was expecting the drink to taste a little off as suggested in the instructions.
I think when I try it again Ill actually leave out the pineapple juice (drink it later) as it actually made the drink quite sweet. In fact this drink really didn't taste any different to a standard carrot and apple juiced drink, albeit with a slightly sweeter pineapple taste. Maybe chilling it would have reduced the sweetness.
The quantities suggested (w 2 apples) made about 500ml/just under half a pint) and was enough for 2 people. And it was filling. I'll certainly be having it again.