Bone Boost Juice
A sweet green juice that delivers a proper hit of calcium, plus the vitamin D and K your bones need to put it to work.
Equipment
- 1 Juicer masticating or centrifugal
- 1 High-speed blender for the blender method
- 1 Nut milk bag or fine-mesh sieve to strain the blender version
- 2 Airtight glass bottles for storing
- 1 Budget cold press juicer a great value alternative
- 1 Budget blender a great value alternative
Ingredients
Juice base
- 2 cups collard greens or kale, chopped
- 2 medium oranges, peeled
- 2 medium carrots, peeled
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
Boost
- 1 tbsp chia seeds optional
- 1 cup calcium-fortified almond milk or filtered water
Instructions
Juicer method
- Wash all produce thoroughly, then peel the oranges and carrots.
- Feed the collard greens (or kale), oranges, carrots, celery and pineapple through your juicer.
- Stir in the chia seeds, then pour in the calcium-fortified almond milk (or filtered water).
- Leave to sit for 5 minutes so the chia seeds swell slightly (optional).
- Serve immediately, or store in airtight glass bottles in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Blender method
- Roughly chop all the produce and add to a high-speed blender with the almond milk (or water).
- Blend on high until completely smooth.
- Strain through a nut milk bag or fine-mesh sieve for a smoother juice.
- Stir in the chia seeds and serve.
Notes
Collard greens, kale and spinach are interchangeable here. Collards and kale carry more calcium and vitamin K; spinach is milder.
A pinch of turmeric, with black pepper, adds some anti-inflammatory value without changing the taste much.
Nutrition figures are an estimate per glass and will vary with your exact ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glassCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 85mgPotassium: 790mgFiber: 10gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 6000IUVitamin C: 125mg
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