Morning Elixer
After a 5-day Tuscany trip with lots of sightseeing, an intense bike tour and gorgeous Tuscan meals, we’re back to the comfort of our own home and our own kitchen. Although the food I enjoyed was good, fresh and vegan with lots of raw fruits and veggies, there was also room for indulging in artisan bread, fresh pasta, an occasional wine and even vegan chocolate gelato (who could say no to that). I figured I could give my digestive system a rest and replenish my body with micronutrients to counter the effects of some of the inflammatory foods of the past days. So this morning I made a big batch of my alkalizing green super juice, divided them into smaller portions and popped a week worth of morning juice in the freezer.
Green juices in the morning are a great way to get your vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals and enzymes in. Since the fiber is removed, it will go straight to your system without having to be broken down and without requiring energy for digestion. This will rejuvenate and energize you. The alkalizing, anti-inflammatory and detoxing properties of the ingredients will clean out and balance your body and boost your immunity.
So the next couple of days I will start my day with this elixir. The only thing I have to remember is to get a bottle out of the freezer before going to bed and then mix it with some fresh coconut water in the morning.
Cheers to greens!
Ingredients:
Cucumber
Fennel
Lemon
Apple
Leafy greens (I used swiss chard and dinosaur kale)
Ginger
Coconut water to top it off (optional)
Run all the fruits and vegetables through a juicer and top it off with some fresh coconut water or ice cubes.
With Love From the Happy Earth Kitchen
