It has (temporarily, I am sure)  finally warmed up here in Charleston and I am enjoying every minute of it.  It seems like we haven’t seen the sun for months…  While I drink green smoothies all year, I really love them once the weather warms up.  It is such an easy, fast and delicious way to give your body a few servings of veggies and loads of nutrients.  This smoothie has a great kick from the ginger, which aids digestion and detoxification.  It is not super-sweet, so green smoothie novices may want to add a few pineapple chunks.  Also, the recipe yields almost 3 cups, so you can share with a friend or call it lunch, or a large snack……..   😉

Green Ginger Smoothie

• 1 cup coconut water
• 1 cup baby spinach or baby kale
• 1 honeycrisp (or other sweet) apple, roughly sliced.  Never Peel an apple.
• 1 celery stalk, roughly chopped
• 1 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 handful flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1 handful ice cubes

Add all ingredients to a powerful blender or Vitamix and blend until smooth.  Serve immediately.

Enjoy!

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