how I start my day...

Kristen
Jun 5, 2016
2 min read

Every single day, without fail, I start with a glass of warm water and freshly squeezed lemon juice. I'm not just trying to be a cool cat (because it seems every healthy expert does this - maybe there's method...). It is REEEEEALLY good for you and takes 2 seconds. Here's why:

For your skin: It aids the production of collagen. Hooray! It is loaded with Vitamin C, which fixes just about everything and helps repair damage caused by nasty little free radicals.

For your body: It alkalizes the digestive system and helps ward off a myriad of health issues that stem from inflammation. It helps the kidneys to better assimilate water so you stay re-hydrated for longer. It also aids digestion, liver function, metabolism and about a million more things - read more here.

Try it, I bet you're healthier for it.

About an hour later, I have a green smoothie. It has everything but the kitchen sink in it, but it is good. Really good. It's tangy, sweet, smooth, creamy and spicy and I crave it every day. It's loaded with fruit and veggies, alkalizes the system, gives me several good serves of fruit and veggies - all before I even start the day.

It makes about a milkshake cup worth, so keeps me full until lunch. Sometimes I split it into 2 jars and have it as snacks throughout the day. Although the fresher the better, prep it early if it makes it easier for you.

1 cup liquid - water or coconut water

1 cup spinach, kale or cos lettuce

Handful of fresh mint

Celery - I use a handful of the leaves, but a stalk is good too

1/2 green apple

Cucumber - a good chunk (like 8cms)

Ginger - about 1cm

1/2 lime - juice

1/4 avocado

5-6 pieces frozen mango

Extra ice if you want (I keep all my ingredients in the fridge, so they're cold already)

BLEND!!!