Encouraging your child to drink green juice will help to nourish their whole body. This green goddess includes a powerhouse of essential vitamins and minerals, providing a concentrated dose of nutrition in a convenient and easily absorbable form. Leafy greens like kale and spinach are particularly rich in vitamins and loaded with antioxidants. These help neutralise free radicals and protect the immune cells from damage. Ingredients including ginger and turmeric have anti-inflammatory properties, reducing inflammation that helps the immune system to function optimally.
The child-friendly version is sweet enough for beginners, but just as tasty is the original version – a staple in my home that the boys love.
Do allow your children to try the original recipe first, as most really seem to like it. However, for those children who a little reluctant or new to juicing a “lighter green” option is recommended. Simply swap out half of the green apples for pink, and decrease the amounts of kale and spinach from one handful – to half, enjoy!
YIELDS – 3-4 PERSONS
Ingredients
- Apples, green 4
- Celery Stalks 5
- Cucumbers 6 (small)
- Lettuce Leaves 6
- Lime 1 or Lemon 1
- Ginger (fresh) 2 inch piece
- Kale and/or Spinach, large handful
EQUIPMENT – ELECTRIC JUICER & STRAINER
Instructions
- Wash produce thoroughly.
- Cut up according to your juicers capacity.
- Juice everything!
- Pour juice through sieve (for a smoother texture).
- Drink and enjoy!