Toxic Cleanse Drink



Fresh picked from the garden except the ginger and pears.
This drink requires a juicer or a vita-mix type of processor.

Green drinks seem to be the rave among those who wish to cleanse themselves of impurities within their bodies.  After trying a 21-day green clean, I felt better than I have in years.  My skin cleared up, joints weren't as achy, I slept better, and my normally dry skin was smooth.

The ingredients are variable but the ones I like best are in my garden.  However, green is the word here with regard to what goes into the drink.  This is an adaptation of a recipe I found in the Crazy Sexy Life cookbook and website.  If you don't have pears, use apples. 

This recipe makes about 1 quart.

6 dino (Lacinto) kale leaves
4-6 Romaine leaves
4 celery stalks
2 pears, peeled if not organic
2 cucumbers, peeled if not organic
1 large or 2 small broccoli stems
1 piece of ginger, peeled

Process all in a juicer.

I sip this all morning.  If hunger presents itself, a handful of walnuts helps.  Once noon hits, you can add in whole foods (such as steamed brown rice with vegetables) and save the rest of your drink for tomorrow.  The entire recipe contains around 400 calories and offers one-third your RDA for potassium, lots of B vitamins and minerals, and over 100% of your vitamin A and C needs.

- Kim Fielding