Wheatgrass kale-ade is such a light and refreshing juice. It’s tasty, healthy, and so beneficial to ones body.
Sometimes the body needs a serious reboot or reset. Our kale-ade does just that.
It’s Story Time…
During the days of my veganism I tried a lot of different juices, smoothies, fruits, and vegetables. So, one time while grocery shopping at one my favs Whole Foods. I noticed a sale in the juice section and these cute little 2 oz. bottles were 2/$6. A better name for the little bottles are juice shots. With so many options I decided to buy the wheatgrass and ginger shots. Let’s just a make a long-story, short. Not to fond of ginger shots….but the wheatgrass shot was so tasty. It taste just like green tea. YUM!
Juicing vs. Blending
Both of these industries are doing pretty darn well in the United States. As you probably know fruits and vegetables are good for ya. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that people eat at least 2.5 cups of vegetables and 2 cups of fruit per day. Consuming this amount on a daily basis will lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, and stroke. It’ll also help with managing your weight.
The main difference between juicing and blending is the amount of nutrients left after the process. When juicing the fibrous materials are left behind, leaving you with just the liquid components of the veggies and fruit. With blending, you get the fiber and the pulp from the produce.
Juicing Pros & Cons
- Higher amounts of nutrients & vitamins
- Easier for your body to absorb the nutrients.
- Juicing can sometimes contain more sugar than a glass of soda.
- Lacks fiber. (Fiber is essential for a healthy gut and blood sugar levels).
Blending Benefits
- High fiber content which helps promote a healthy digestion.
- Fills you up
- Contains antioxidants
In the end, it’s completely up to you to make this recipe into a juice or smoothie.
Making the Kale-Ade
Making this kale-ade is pretty darn simple.
- Please wash all fruits and veggies before blending or juicing.
- Slice up the lemon (you can remove the outer skin if you like), apples, and cucumber.
- Add the ingredients in the following order into the juicer: wheatgrass, kale, lemon, apple, and cucumber.
- Strain through a sieve and discard the pulp.
- Enjoy!
Interested in more healthier recipes like this kale-ade? Check out the links below:
- Peanut Butter & Chocolate Balls
- Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
- Zucchini Pizza
- Potato Cakes
- Lobster Cobb Salad
- Kale Caesar Salad
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Wheatgrass Kale-Ade
Ingredients
- 1 Brunch of Organic kale
- 1 Organic Lemon peeled and quartered
- 2 Organic Pink lady apples quartered
- 1 Large Organic Cucumber sliced
- 200 g Wheatgrass
Instructions
- Add the ingredients in the following order into the juicer one-by-one: wheatgrass, kale, lemon, apple, and cucumber.
- Strain through a sieve and discard the pulp.
- Enjoy!