If you're feeling a little sluggish after the festive season, drinking a green juice/smoothie first thing in the morning a few times a week can help supercharge and super cleanse your digestive system. And since, as the father of medicine, Hippocrates, notably observed, "All disease begins in the gut", keeping it clean should definitely be a priority.

Equipment:

• blender
• glasses for serving
• glass jar with a tight-fitting lid for storing any leftovers

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cucumber 
• 4 radishes
• 1-2 medium apples 
• 4 large lettuce leaves 
• 1 handful mixed spinach, rocket & watercress
• 1-2 inches fresh ginger
• 60ml organic aloe vera juice

Optional metabolism-boosting/cleansing extras:

• turmeric powder (or fresh root) 
• chlorella 
• spirulina 
• wheatgrass
• cayenne powder 
• lemon and/or lime juice
• chlorophyll
• a few fresh mint leaves

Method:

1. Roughly chop up the ingredients and add them gradually to the blender.
2. Once smooth, pour into glasses and drink.
3. Refrigerate any leftover smoothie for the following day.

Recipe brought to you by the College of Naturopathic Medicine – Health Coach Course.