Power Gulp
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 Kanother must for blood and bone health.
Yield: Makes 2 cups (serving size: 1 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 0.6g
- Saturated fat: 0.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrate: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Sodium: 19mg
- Calcium: 77mg
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 (46 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).
Power Gulp Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Nonalcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy, Family
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Sodium
- COOKING METHOD: Blender
- PUBLICATION: Health
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