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Reboot Your System for the New Year Detox

We are already well into the New Year and some of us may be already struggling with the ambitious eating plans we negotiated with ourselves as our New Year Resolutions.  Yes it’s great munching on those vitamin packed fruit and veg but it isn’t always easy and can take time to prepare.  But before you go and reach for the Roses chocolates again or the last of the dairy milk try some of some simple juice recipes or a smoothie.  There is no better way to get into post holiday detox than to start making smoothies or juicing to reboot the system. A single glass of juice can have several fruits and veg.  Ever watched someone make a carrot juice when you go to Zumo? It takes 14 large carrots to produce a 12 oz glass of carrot juice. Imagine trying to eat 14 carrots so what better way to boost your intake of veg.  Let’s face it January can be a tough month so I will keep things simple.

Cucumber and mint is a refreshing smoothie and after the heavy excesses of Christmas is great for simulating the elimination of toxins.

Cucumber and mint smoothie detox

27 Kcals, contains Calcium

What you need:

  • 8 oz of cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 3-4 fresh mint leaves plus extra to serve (optional)
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Peel and roughly dice the cucumber and mix with lemon juice
  2. Transfer the cucumber and lemon to a blender, add mint leaves and a couple of ice cubes and process until smooth.
  3. Pour the smoothie into a tall glass and serve immediately, garnished with mint leaves, if liked.

Kiwi fruit and orange juice

216 Kcals, contains Vitamin C to boost immune function. 

Remember kiwi fruit contains even more vitamin C than oranges so by combining the two you are increasing your chances of keeping colds and flu at bay.

What you need:

  • 2 large oranges
  • 2 kiwi fruit
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon twist
  • Sprig of mint

Instructions:

  1. Peel the oranges, leaving as much pith as possible, cut them and juice in a juicer adding the kiwi fruit.
  2. Pour the juice into a tall glass over ice and serve with a twist of lemon and sprig of mint.

Carrot and Apple Juice

280 Kcals, Vitamin A boosts immune function

This is one of the best juices for cleansing and boosting your immune system.  Both fruits are high in vitamins and are a sure fire way to cleanse your system if you have fallen off the wagon a bit during Christmas.

What you need:

  • 4 carrots
  • 2 green apples, plus extra to serve (optional)
  • Ice cubes.

Instructions:

  • Scrub the carrots.  Chop the carrots and apples into evenly sized pieces and juice.
  • Pour the juice into tall glasses over ice and serve immediately, garnished with slices of apple, if liked.

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Posted on January 7, 2013 in Healthy Eating.

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