Directions
1. Place apple slices on the bottom of the pitcher (set aside a few for later).
2. Place the cinnamon stick in the pitcher.
3. Fill the jug halfway with ice and then add water.
4. Drink one glass before meals for a jolt of energy.
*Side note: This concoction will keep in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days.
To remove toxins from the body try: Detox Water
Ingredients:
- One handful of mint leaves
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
- 12 ounces water
Or…
- 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- lemon juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ an apple sliced
- 12 ounces water
Directions:
1. Add the ingredients to a glass jar or pitcher.
2. Let the concoction sit for 3–5 hours or overnight.
3. Add ice to before enjoying.
If you’re feeling sluggish try: Green “Goddess” Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 3-5 romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 large handful of baby kale
- 5 sprigs parsley
- ½ large lemon or 1 small lemon
- 1 small fuji apple
- 1 small banana
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds (or combination of flax and chia seeds)
- 1 cup water
- 5 ice cubes
- 1/16 tsp of stevia (optional)
- ½″ ginger (optional)
- ½ – 1″ cucumber cylinder (optional)
Directions:
1. Combine romaine, kale, parsley, lemon, apple, ginger, cucumber, and water in a blender. Close the lid tightly and slowly increase speed to 10, until only slightly lumpy.
2. Toss in remaining ingredients and blend on high for about 45 seconds – 1 minute or until completely smooth.
*Tip: Spinach can be used in place of kale. While a pear can substitute for an apple.