THIS IS ONE of my favorite smoothies, as it’s a pure alkaline recipe with no fruit added. When you need a real power punch of energy and cleansing vitality, you can’t do better than a straight-up green smoothie. I especially love the fresh grassy flavors of the cilantro and the parsley.

INGREDIENTS

1 handful of spinach
1/2 lemon, peeled
1-inch ginger, fresh
1/2 cucumber, peeled
1 small handful of cilantro
1 small handful of parsley
1 cup coconut water (or filtered water)
Optional: organic stevia or 1 date
Optional: handful of ice