Green Juice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups spinach or kale
• 2 green apples
• 1 cucumber
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 lemon
• 1 inch ginger (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preparation: Wash all ingredients thoroughly. Core the apples and cut them into quarters. Peel the cucumber if desired. Peel the lemon and ginger.
2. Juicing:
   • Use a juicer to extract the juice from the spinach (or kale), apples, cucumber, celery, lemon, and ginger.
   • If using a blender, blend all ingredients with a little water until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
3. Straining:
   • Pour the juice through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove any pulp for a smoother texture.
4. Serving:
   • Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition (per 1 cup/240ml):

• Calories: 90
• Carbohydrates: 22g
• Sugars: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 2g
• Vitamin C: 50mg (56% DV)
• Vitamin A: 7000 IU (140% DV)
• Potassium: 700mg (15% DV)