PARTY LIKE A ROCKSTAR!

When I’m in the spot brah, I party like a rockstar!

With the majority of us back to the norm of the 9-5 hustle, I’m sure there are some who may be struggling with keeping energy levels balanced or recovering from their rockstar holiday. Whatever situation you may be in, below are a few recipes taken from my juice and smoothie bible “Squeezed” by Jane Lawson. Prepare to  get your energy levels back up and give your kidneys a bit of a detox …You’ll be feeling like a healthy rockstar in no time!

Banana Starter

This recipe will jump start your motor and fill it with energy

2 Bananas, chopped

100 g (3 ½ oz) Frozen blueberries

1 Red apple, cored

300ml (10 ½ fl oz) Apple juice

2 ice cubes

Blend the banana, forzen blueberies, apple, apple juice and ice cubes in a blender until smooth.

Makes 4 small glasses

Kidney Cleanser

Nuff said..

800 g (4 cups) Watermelon, chopped

1 Cucumber, large

3 Apples, stalks removed

250 ml (1 cup) Cranberry Juice

Juice the watermelon, cucumber and apples through a juice extractor or blender. Stir through the cranberry juice.

Makes 2 large glasses

Red Grape and Rockmelon Juice

For those sluggish days..

500g (1 lb 2 oz) Red seedless grapes

1 Rock melon (or any orange-fleshed melon), peeled/seeded/chopped

2cm (3/4inch) piece Ginger

Juice the grapes, melon and ginger through a juice extractor (or blender). Stirlto combine.

Makes 2 medium glasses

Zapple

Vitamin-C rich drink

6 Apples, stalks removed

2 Zucchini (courgette)

3 cm (1 ¼ inch) piece Ginger

Ice Cubes to serve

Juice the apples, zucchini and ginger through juicer or blender. Stir to combine and serve over ice.

Makes 2 large glasses

Regulator

125g (4 ½ oz) pitted prunes

Honey to taste

Ice cubes to serve

Blend prunes with 500 ml (2 cups) cold water in a blender until smooth. Stir through the honey. Strain and serve over ice. Makes 2 small glasses

Banana Date Smoothie

Filled with flavor and minerals

2 Bananas, chopped

50 g (1/3 cup) Fresh dates, pitted, chopped

250g (1 cup) Low-fat natural yogurt

125 ml (½ cup) Skim milk

8 Ice Cubes

Blend the banana, dates, yogurt,milk and ice cubes in a blender until smooth. Makes 2 medium glasses

Almond, Papaya and Date Shake

Smooth and calming..Use your leftovers for a facial!

½ Papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped

4 Fresh dates, pitted and chopped

375 ml (1 ½ cups) almond milk

1 teaspoon Rosewater

Ice Cubes to serve

Blend papaya, dates, almond milk and rosewater in a blender. Serve over ice.Makes 2 medium glasses

Enjoy!

Ms. V

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