Written by April Ashcroft
Lemon Ginger Blast
A great post Thanksgiving tonic.
A great post Thanksgiving tonic.
1/2 cup ice water
1 T flax, chia, or hemp seeds
5 small pitted dates
1 apple cored and cut in chunks
1 lemon peeled and seeded *
1 – 2 bok choy leaves
1/2 inch or more of fresh ginger
A dash of cayenne pepper
Blend all ingredients in high-powered blender until smooth.
*Only peel the outer yellow part of the skin to preserve the vitamin C concentrated in the skin.
April Ashcroft is the co-founder of the Vegetarian Society of Utah. She adopted the vegan lifestyle in 1991, holds a certificate in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University, and teaches regular cooking classes at The Kitchen Corner in St. George.
After years of developing recipes and collecting research on the health benefits of a plant-based diet, she has published two cookbooks, “Whole Food Goodness” and “Whole Food American Favorites.” Her newest release is available at The Kitchen Corner and online. Visit health4lifecooking.com or follow her blog at health4lifecooking.blogspot.com.
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