Hi Dolls! Happy Monday! I traveled to New Orleans this weekend and let’s say, it was difficult to pass up the Gumbo (with white rice), Beignets, and adult beverages. I worked out while I was there, but not enough to make up for what I’d eaten. That said, it was time to get serious this morning. On tap, Celery, Cucumber and Lemon Water and my smoothie of choice – the “Celery, Cucumber + Kale, Oh My!” Smoothie. Uber green and healthy. I’ve been sipping on both all day. Peep the mixology below.

“Celery, Cucumber + Kale, Oh My!” Smoothie

The Ingredients |

3 celery stalks

• Excellent source of antioxidants and beneficial enzymes
• Source of vitamins and minerals – Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Potassium, Folate and Vitamin B6
• Provides dietary fiber that boosts digestion and weight loss
• Prevents dehydration and reduces bloating

1 cucumber

• Helps with hydration
• Flushes out toxins
• Supplies skin-friendly minerals: magnesium, potassium, silicon
• Aids in weight loss
• Revives puffy eyes
• Stabilizes blood pressure
• Refreshes breath
• Smooths hair and nails
• Soothes muscle and joint pain

4 kale leaves

• Low in calories, high in fiber, zero fat
• High in iron
• High in Vitamins K, C, Calcium
• Filled with powerful antioxidants 
• Great anti-inflammatory food
• Great for cardiovascular support
• Great detox food

1 apple

• Helps in the production of healthy cells and reduces the chance of chronic diseases
• High in fiber, fights hunger and aids in weight loss
• Regulates blood glucose, stabilizes blood sugar levels
• Promotes healthy teeth
• Great source of Potassium 

1 lemon

• Promotes hydration
• Good source of Vitamin C
• Improves skin quality
• Supports weight loss
• Aids digestion
• Freshens breath
• Prevents kidney stones

1 inch of ginger

• Powerful mainstay against heart attacks and stroke
• Combats indigestion and nausea
• Helps strengthen compromised respiratory and immune functions
• Prevents bacterial infections
• Works to cure stomach ulcers
• Anti-pain properties

The Mixology | Place all ingredients into your juicer. Remember to remove the rind of the lemon first and juice away!  If you don’t have a juicer at home and don’t want to buy green juices at the store, blend this recipe in your blender. Add water or coconut water to help liquefy. You may also want to add 1/4 cup of pineapple or another apple to slightly sweeten it. (I definitely added the pineapple.) Pour and enjoy!

Until then, keep sharing the pretty,

TPD

Source: Food Network