Power Gulp Juice Recipe

A lot of these recipes are health driven, starting with this wonderful green juice. The veggies mix beautifully with the fruits, coming together to create a crisp, sweet, refreshing drink that really boosts your energy. Thanks to the kale, especially, you get so many nutrients – it's a super juice made from a super food! Drink this if you're pregnant or around your period, especially if you get really bad cramps.

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 (4–6 ounces), cored and cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup water

Directions:

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).