Continuing our Juice recipe series (those which don’t require a juicer), this is a great juice for after your workouts! Almonds’ protein helps build and repair muscle, plus the potassium (twice as much as you get in two bananas) balances your electrolytes and fluids.

Simply blend, and enjoy! 

 

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Continuing my juicing series for the day, here’s one that promises to help lift your spirits, give a burst of energy and ward off anything that fabulous immune system of yours might be fighting off.  A swig of this vitamin-packed (A, B, C, E) beverage fuels your whole body, and helps fight aging: Lutein plus vitamins A and C up collagen production (for strong bones and younger-looking skin).

Who can beat that? 

 

Vitamin C Health Booster

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 1 fabulous drink

Serving Size: 16 ounces

Calories per serving: 225

Vitamin C Health Booster

A swig of this vitamin-packed (A, B, C, E) beverage fuels your whole body.

Ingredients

  • 1 green or red apple
  • 1-2 pears
  • handful of cherries
  • Juice of 2 large oranges

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend until creamy.
  3. If needed, add water in small amounts until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Note: to increase thickness to a smoothie consistency, add 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt or about 1 cup of ice and Dairy-free Milk of choice. Other great options are to add 1 banana or 1 whole avocado.
http://inspiredeats.net/vitamin-c-health-booster-juice-recipe/

Ingredients: Apple, pears, cherries

Calories: 192