Just as we think of spring as a good time to throw open the windows and give the house a thorough spring clean. It is also a good time to give our bodies a good cleanse. Depending on your level of commitment and health, that might be in the form of a structured detox program or simply consciously adding in lots of fresh raw salads, freshly squeezed vegetables juices and green smoothies. Here is a list of some of my favourite juices and smoothies that you can add in to your spring clean routine. Note: For these juices and smoothies, try and get organic produce if possible to maximize the benefits. If adding essential oils (and I have included alternate options), please ensure that they are high quality and suitable for internal use. For more information on the essential oils that I use, click here.
Juices
For the juices, feed the ingredients through a cold press juicer and drink ideally within 2 hours of making them however they can be made in advance and drunk over 3 days however keep in mind that the nutritional value will decrease over time.
Cleanse juice
2 carrots
1 lemon (or 2 drops of lemon essential oil)
4 stalks of celery with leaves
2 large cos lettuce leaves
1 large handful of parsley
1 green apple (optional)
Optional: 1 drop of ginger essential oil
Mint and lime green juice
2 cucumbers
2 stalks of celery with leaves
1 cup kale or silverbeet
1 green apple
½ lemon (skin removed)
1 handful of fresh mint (or 1 drop of peppermint oil)
1 drop of lime essential oil
Ruby red vegetable juice
1 beetroot
1 carrot
1 cucumber
4 stalks of celery
1 lemon (or 2 drop of lemon essential oil)
1 inch ginger root (or 1 drop ginger essential oil)
Smo0thies
For the smoothies, add the ingredients to a high speed blender or a Thermomix (speed 8) and blend for 1 to 2 minutes. Approx. 2 serves per recipe. I have included collagen powder in my smoothie recipes because I like the creamy texture and because its good for the joints and for healthy hair, skin and nails. If you don’t like collagen powder or are following a vegan diet, feel free to leave it out or replace with a plant based protein powder.
Blissful berry smoothie
1.5 cups of dairy free milk (or coconut water)
1 cup of frozen or fresh berries
1 cup of baby spinach
1 inch piece of ginger root
1 tsp of raw honey or pinch of green leaf stevia
Ice cubes (about 10)
Optional: 2 tablespoons collagen powder or plant based protein powder
Salad in a jar green smoothie
2 cups coconut water
1 avocado
1 cucumber
½ green apple
6 large lettuce leaves
¼ cup whole mint leaves
1 lemon (rind removed)
Ice cubes (about 10)
Optional: 2 tablespoons collagen powder or plant based protein powder
Pumpkin pie smoothie (good for after a workout)
1/2 cup dairy free milk
1/2 cup coconut water or kefir (I use Kultured Wellness cultures)
½ cup pumpkin puree (I steam and puree pumpkin in advance and freeze it in ice cube trays)
1/2 to 1 frozen ripe banana (omit if sensitive to sugars)
1 pinch of vanilla powder
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie seasoning (recipe below**)
2 drops of On Guard protective blend essential oil)
Ice cubes (about 10)
**Pumpkin pie spice recipe: combine 3 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp ground ginger, 2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tsp ground cloves, 1 tsp ground allspice. Combine together, store in a small airtight container and use as needed (like on everything).
Keep an eye out for more spring clean blog posts over the next few weeks
With love
Sarana xo
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