Freshly extracted Apple, Carrot, Lemon, Pepper, Cucumber, Celery, Broccoli  and Beetroot juice blended with Ice

This delightful detox special is packed with the finest greens, yellows and orange juices, all which are designed to furnish the system with optimum nutrition without putting a burden on the digestive system. This allows the system to detox naturally whilst giving the right nutrients and anti-oxidants to maximize the process of detoxification.

What you will need:

• 2 Apples
• 1 Carrot
• 1 Slice Lemon with rind on
• 1/4 Yellow bell Pepper
• 1 Inch slice Cucumber
• 1/4 Piece Celery
• 1 Inch Broccoli stem
• 1 Inch slice raw Beetroot
• Ice

Before turning on the machine, place one whole apple in your whole fruit juicer and place all the other produce on top, then finish off with the other apple. Turn juicer on and push through. The juice will look a bit cloudy due to the combination of beetroot and carrot, but never let aesthetics put you off it tastes delicious!

Place a couple of the cubes in the blender, pour in the juice.

Blend until completely smooth.

• What’s in it: Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, E, and K, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, pectin, boron, ellagic acid, beta-carotene, folic acid, phosphorus, selenium, riboflavin and anti-cancer phytonutrients.

Celery helps to flush the body of excessive carbon dioxide and reduce acidity in the system. The beetroot is extremely good for cleaning the bloodstream and is excellent, along with lemon, for cleansing the liver and kidneys. Beetroot is also one of nature’s finest blood builder. The high levels of beta-carotene in this juice help mop up harmful free radicals and strengthen the immune system.

Chocotastic

Juicy Orange, Pineapple, delicious chocolates and a yummy Banana, with Yogurt and Ice!

Surprise! Although you hear the word chocolate in this recipe, the only chocolate used here is over 80% cocoa. The most important aspect is it’s also organic and fair trade. The incredible amount of goodness found in the combination of fresh banana, orange, pineapple and live yogurt more than squash any negative effect the chocolate may have, and if it’s the only way the little munchkins will consume fruit then it’s all for the greater good.

What you will need:

• 1 Orange (peeled)
• 1 inch thick slice of a medium Pineapple
• 4 pieces organic Chocolate (use fair trade, above 80% cocoa solids)
• 1/2 Banana ( fair trade if possible)
• 3 tablespoons low-fat live yogurt
• ICE

Begin by juicing the orange and pineapple. Grate chocolate into the blender and add banana, yogurt, juice and ice.

Blend until completely smooth.

• What’s in it: Vitamins A, B6 and C, potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, iron, folic acid, phosphorus, zinc, beta – carotene, fibre, amino acids, natural sugars and anti-oxidants.

Live yogurt helps replenish the friendly bacteria in the gut., helping to prevent any overgrowth of yeast. Calcium then helps neutralize an acidic system and is good for the bones and teeth of course. The juice contains nature’s natural balance of sodium and potassium, one of the key factors to good health, and even the dark chocolate contains some anti-oxidants. This is an extremely balanced smoothie that tastes naughty but is still extremely good for your kids.

 Tropical Special

Freshly extracted Orange, Apple and Kiwi Juice, blended with Banana and Ice

Sadly very few know exactly the quantity of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants that nature provides in every fruit on Earth. Just imagine how fresh the live ingredients planted into the smoothie you yourself have taken the time to make compared to the one you quickly hand your kid(s) in a carton from the fridge. So why not give it a go, make a smoothie for your little munchkins and you will not only be giving them a delicious drink they’ll love, but also a great deal of what they need to grow both mentally and physically.

What you will need:

•  1 Juicy Orange (peeled)
• 1 Apple
• 1/4 Banana
• 1 Kiwi Fruit
• ICE

Begin by juicing the orange, apple and kiwi. Ensure you peel the kiwi fruit as it can often have a harsh taste. Place the banana in the blender, along with the juice and ice.

Blend until completely smooth.

• What’s in it: Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C and E, beta – carotene, fibre, magnesium, potassium, folic acid, boron, ellagic acid, amino acids and natural sugars.

The scrumptious kiwi fruit is rich in beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A, this vitamin is essential for the development and growth of cells and helps maintain healthy skin and eyes. Apples contain vitamin B1 which assists in the blood formation and the production of hydrochloric acid needed for proper digestion. Last but not least the fibre is there to keep kids moving!

A little tip or two: If you’ve mastered keeping your young delights interested with different fruits and smoothies be sure to engage a teenager too. A possible trick is to mention how good they are to ‘help keep a good healthy weight’ and ‘are great for clear skin’. I’m more than certain after a while they’ll be making their own smoothies without you needing to push them.