A Delicious Green Smoothie
By Claire Georgiou, Reboot Naturopath, B.HSc ND
I love adding basil to any smoothie or juice not only for it’s wonderful flavor but also it’s amazing medicinal powers. Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is revered for its anti-aging compounds – researchers have found basil protects against damage to key organs such as the heart, liver and brain! Basil is also an anti-inflammatory and has anti-bacterial benefits. So, be sure to use more of this amazing herb.
If you’re already a basil fan take a look at these recipes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml) coconut water
- 1 lime
- 1 thick slice of pineapple
- 1 handful of spinach
- 1 handful of sweet basil leaves
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 handful of ice
- 1 stevia leaf (see below for alternate sweeteners)
Directions
- Wash all produce well.
- Peel the lime then juice it with a citrus juicer or throw in whole.
- Add all the other ingredients into the blender for 45 – 60 seconds until smooth and enjoy!
Serving Size: 16 - 18 oz (500 ml)
Substitutions
- Lime – lemon, grapefruit
- Pineapple – apple, pear
- Spinach – lettuce, kale, broccoli
- Sweet basil – coriander, mint
- Cucumber – celery, celery root
- Stevia leaf – pinch of stevia, honey, rice malt, date