I love using kale in my salads. You need to work the dressing into the leaves a little bit more but it doesn’t wilt like most salad greens and does a great job of standing up to assertive ingredients. I’ve made this salad many time since and the one addition I would highly recommend is some dices avocado, it makes for a more filling lunch and the creaminess of the avocado pairs nicely with the tartness of the grapefruit.
Grapefruit is high in enzymes that is thought to aid in weight loss as well as an excellent source of Vitamin C and antioxidents. It is also believed to help lower cholesterol, treat common colds, improve liver function and boost immunity. Health benefits aside, I have come to realize that there is so much more to grapefruit than cutting one in half and attacking it with a spoon. Enjoy!
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It’s been a week since I gave up caffeine and it’s getting a little easier everyday. There is no way that I could have done it without my daily smoothies. The added benefit seems to be that I am feeling a lot less pain in my joints. I have been dealing with some major back pain for awhile and I don’t know if it is a coincidence but since I’ve starting juicing my back feels so much more mobile and less painful than it has for a long time.
Here is a great smoothie to get you going in the morning. Tart ruby red grapefruit, oranges, cucumber and mint make a super refreshing way to start your morning. The date supplies a good amount of fiber vitamins and minerals compared to most sweeteners. Enjoy!
Grapefruit smoothie
Ingredients:
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1/2 grapefruit, peeled and seeds removed
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1 orange, peeled and seeds removed
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1/2 cucumber peeled and cut into small pieces
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1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
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1 medjool date
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1/4 inch piece fresh ginger
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few sprigs of fresh mint
Method:
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
