1-2wholeMedJool datesdepending on level of sweetness desired
4-6leavesFresh mint
1/2wholeCucumber, de-seededseeds cause gas, get ’em outta there!
1inchKnuckle of fresh ginger, peeledless or more, depending on taste
1-2tbspFresh Lemon Juiceabout 1/2 lemon squeezed
Instructions
Place all the ingredients in a Vitamix or high powered blender and blend till smooth. Yields about 22 ounces of juice. If you don’t need it sweet, omit the dates and save about 100 calories.
Yes, it’s important to de-stem the kale and de-seed the cucumbers. Otherwise the juice is too fibrous or thick. If it’s still too think for you, add water and drink it slowly throughout the morning.