Sunday breakfast alternative

Rich in immune-boosting nutrients, this green smoothie get its vibrant colour from chlorophyll, a nutrient-rich pigment found in all leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, celery and lettuce. It cleans the body of harmful toxins, oxygenates the blood and helps boost energy levels.

Ingredients:
1½ cups water
1 head organic romaine lettuce, chopped
½ head of large bunch or ¾ of small bunch organic spinach
3–4 stalks organic celery
1 organic apple, cored and chopped
1 organic pear, cored and chopped
1 organic banana
Juice of ½ organic lemon

Optional:
1/3 bunch organic coriander (stems okay)
1/3 bunch organic parsley (stems okay)

Preparation:
Add the water and chopped head of romaine and spinach to the blender. Starting the blender on a low speed, mix until it gets smooth.

Gradually moving to higher speeds, add the celery, apple and pear. Add the coriander and parsley if you choose. Add the banana and lemon juice last.