Great Green Drinks by Jason Manheim


Cool Slaw This refreshing summer delight is perfect for parties by the pool, barbecues and picnics in the park. Broccoli’s cancer-fighting properties combat carcinogens introduced to meat by a smoky grill. Ginger works to settle stomachs and has long been a remedy for heartburn.


1 crown of broccoli ½ small red cabbage 2 carrots


1 lemon (peeled) 1 green apple Ginger to taste


Peel ginger root and juice all ingredients together. Serve over ice. Greens Lover


The good-for-you factor in salads is often diminished by introducing salad oils and dressings, sacrificing some health benefits for taste, but not so with this drink. The fiber-rich kale and the veritable powerhouse of vitamins in spinach pair with sweet carrots and a tart green apple, juiced to a harmonious balance of taste and nutrition.


3 leaves kale 1 bunch cilantro 1 cup spinach 1 cucumber 1–2 carrots 1 green apple


Combine ingredients and juice.


Mint Julep Think of this drink as summertime in a glass. Though the name traditionally has a less-than-healthy connotation, this vitamin-rich twist on the theme will leave partakers refreshed and energized. Celery and mint make for a smooth and clean taste, while deliver- ing essential nutrients and properties known to help lower blood pressure. Bottoms up!


1 stalk celery 1 handful mint leaves 2–3 handfuls spinach 1 apple


Combine ingredients and juice.


Guavacado Guavas can be hard to come by and vary in size, shape and texture. Sort the seeds before dropping the ingredients into the blender, as some may be too hard to break up and should go into the composter. Also, some guava skin can be thick and bitter; test a bit of its zest before blending.


1 cup guava 1 avocado 1 cup mango 1 lemon (juice) Water


Add all ingredients. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed.


Recipes courtesy of Jason Manheim, from The Healthy Green Drink Diet.


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