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Power Gulp

power-gulp-juice RecipeLevi Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced kale (from about 3 large leaves)
  • 1 cup seedless green grapes (about 28)
  • 1 English cucumber, thickly sliced
  • 1 small Granny Smith apple (4–6 ounces), cored and cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup water

Preparation

In a blender, combine kale, grapes, cucumber, apple, and water; blend, scraping down sides occasionally, until smooth. Strain juice and, if desired, thin with additional water. Before serving, garnish with a fresh kale leaf and a cucumber slice (optional). Refrigerate up to 2 days (shake before serving).

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    This green goodie sneaks in a dose of iron (you need extra during your period and pregnancy), key for healthy blood cell and muscle function. It also delivers more than your daily rec of vitamin K—another must for blood and bone health.

  • Yield: Makes 2 cups (serving size: 1 cup)

Nutritional Information

Calories per serving:110
Fat per serving:0.6g
Saturated fat per serving:0.1g
Monounsaturated fat per serving:0.0g
Polyunsaturated fat per serving:0.2g
Protein per serving:3g
Carbohydrates per serving:27g
Fiber per serving:3g
Cholesterol per serving:0.0mg
Iron per serving:1mg
Sodium per serving:19mg
Calcium per serving:77mg

Good to Know

This green goodie sneaks in a dose of iron, key for healthy blood-cell and muscle function. It also delivers more than your daily requirement of vitamin K—another must for blood and bone health.

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