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Green Goddess Juice: Healthy Detox/ Diabetic friendly

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I came to know how much I am depending on internet last week, when all of a sudden last Saturday evening around 5 PM, my internet connection went down. We tried to reset the connection several times but to no avail. I even spent an hour on phone with AT&T to get back to connection.  First we didn’t know whom to call, as we don’t have a home phone number through which we got connection in 2007. At that time I had set up some password security code which asked who my favorite actor was: the code was Tom Hanks; now my taste has change to Mark Wallberg. So when the customer service guy asked about favorite actor I told him Mark Wallberg. He told me it is not the right answer, but after a good delay he was able to pull up our file and told us that your service tech is going to come back only on Tuesday morning. At first I thought I am going to be miserable, without it. Then realize that there is no choice, I have to accept the fact that my internet is not there.

I don’t know if this was coincidence, as my hubby’s grandma passed away this Monday around 8 P.M. Indian time. She was 93 years old; the last few years she was battling Alzheimer’s and had also broken her shoulder bone a few weeks ago after a fall. Doctors told that her body won’t able to handle any surgery she is so week. Then this Saturday she lost her consciousness and remained so until Monday. I have spent a few days with her, when my hubby took me to his ancestral house in Wadakanchery, Kerala, India. She was waiting for our taxi cab to reach the house, and she even arranged a pulluvan pattu on that day. It is ritual of singing songs to serpent Gods as they are believed to be protectors of the land. If you want to read more read from here and you can see you tube video here. She gave them Paddy, rice, oil, cloths & coins in traditional way. We stayed there for 5 days.  She made sure that her grandkid (my hubby) got dishes that he loves every time. I think now we have to celebrate her life, as she did lots of things for us. We are going to miss her presence a lot.
Okay coming back to the recipe. I have heard lot about kale, bitter green, but never made use in any of my recipe. During my trip to Wal-Mart, I spotted organic kale selling for 99 cents a bunch; and I bought it thinking of making a salad. Then I realized that my kids may not like it, more over the salad fan in our house that my daughter has a bad tooth ache. So I decided to make a smoothie, then realized adding milk will be very bad idea.  I thought then of making it with yogurt, however I did not have enough yogurt to make smoothie. So gave it try for juice.

When I read about the difference between cleansing and detoxifying diet, I came to know that detoxification is body’s natural process of elimination or neutralization of toxic materials from cells, tissues, organs and the bloodstream.  It acts to remove toxins from the blood stream, various organs of the body, skin and also the liver and kidneys. A liver or kidney detox is generally accompanied by cleansing procedures to ensure better results.  Detox can be incorporated in your day to day life simply by choosing to eat fruits, vegetables and high fiber foods.  Avoid eating processed and/or packaged food; chips, cereals, prepared frozen diet meals, etc. Then what is cleansing it targets the digestive tract (the organ from the mouth to the anus) and does a typical colon cleansing job.  Cleansing uses a particular program or component for the procedure i.e. teas, fiber supplements, etc.  It targets waste matter, fungi (like Candida), parasites and harmful bacteria inside your bowels. Both detox and cleanse have several similar advantages. Cleansing is a helps keeping the digestive tract and colon healthy and body free from disease. Read more from here.

I already mentioned health benefits, of celery, green apple, pear and cucumber in this post. When I read about the lime’s health benefits, not only it is rich in vitamin C, it also, helps in reducing Scurvy, diabetes, constipation due to its high amount of soluble fibers. It also helps prevent heart disease, peptic ulcer, skin care, respiratory disorder, eye care, Arthritis etc you name it. If you want read more read fromhere .

Then comes Kale, it is known as ‘Queen of Greens’ and also the new beef, because it is rich in fiber, Calcium  iron, vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin K. Also it is great detox and full of powerful antioxidants. It also helps in preventing cardiovascular disease and diabetics by reducing Cholesterol levels. If you want to read more read from here.
I added two bunches of kale, two celery stalk, green apple, ½ avocados, lime, pear, cucumber, salt and coarse black pepper and a pinch of chat masala. If you don’t have chat masala that is fine you can add little cumin powder.
Even my little ones tried this juice without any fuss which indicates this is great recipe. If you are looking for a healthy diet, make this juice for your morning breakfast or as snack.

Green Goddess Juice: Healthy Detox/ Diabetic friendly

Prep Time    5 minutes
Cook Time    5 minutes
Serves    2

Ingredients:

1 Pear
2  Celery Stalks
2 Kale stalks ( remove the midrib and use only leaves)
½  of Avocado
1 Green apple
1 ½ cup  Water
Juice of 1 lime
1 cucumber ( I peeled the skin and removed the seeds)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon  chaat masala/ cumin powder


 Directions:
In a blender combine everything   blend together to form a smooth consistency and strain through the strainer and set aside.
Enjoy with  ice.

I am enclosing this delicious Juice to Hearth and Soul blog hop hosted here.
 

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    i am ready to print it out.

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  4. Aurelia says

    This sounds delicious and I really love the vivid green colour! Thanks for sharing the recipe, I haven't tried kale before either but I think this might be my first kale recipe to try 🙂

    I found your blog via the Hearth & Soul Hop this week.

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  5. Reni says

    Sorry to hear about ur hubby's grandma,May her soul rest in peace.....The juice looks very healthy,will try it out 🙂 I'm addicted to the internet too,can't think of a day without it 🙂

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  6. sangeetha pn says

    Feel extremely sorry to hear your loss.. Green Goddess Juice looks fantabulous.. Refreshing indeed.. 🙂

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  7. Reeni Pisano says

    So sorry for your loss Swathi! You have great memories to remember her by. I'm glad your internet is back! This juice is such a vibrant, beautiful color - bet it's delicious!

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  8. Nithya Naveen says

    Refreshing healthy drink.. Really love the colour..

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  9. Manju @ Manjus Eating Delights says

    Love the name you coined for this drink. And i'm sorry to hear about your hub's grandma passing away.

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  10. Suja Manoj says

    Swathi, sorry to hear about your grandmother, may her soul rest in peace.
    Traffic green color and a very healthy drink.

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  11. Sayantani says

    wow what a colour. really refreshing. sorry to hear abut your loss. hope this difficult time passes out soon.

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  12. Rumana Ambrin says

    What a awesome color ... Love it...

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  13. Bhawna Bagri says

    very refreshing and healthy drink...lovely color...

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  14. Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

    Swathi- I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your husbands Grandmother but I'm glad to hear she lived a long full life. Your juice looks amazing and so healthy! I can't wait to give it a try. Hugs to you my sweet friend during this difficult time..

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  15. Asha Shivakumar says

    Swati, I need some of this after a 3 month food binge:). I'm sure the pear and apple make it really yummy too.

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  16. Manjula Bharath says

    wow very refreshing and healthy drink 🙂

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  17. Divya Shivaraman says

    just now read from a book that the best way to start is with a green juice...they say any greens from veg to fruits or combo mixed up to form a drink is the best for health...loving this colour and sure will try

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  18. Vimitha Anand says

    Love tat color. looks awesome

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  19. Guru Uru says

    Detox juice has never looked so gorgeous 😀

    Cheers
    CCU

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  20. Maha Gadde says

    love d name of the juice...n completely healthy..

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  21. Ruxana Gafoor says

    wow a healthy green drink....

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  22. Gayathri Ramanan says

    lovely color..healthy juice with all veggies..nice presentation

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  23. Eric Pepple says

    Wow that is GREEN! I love it, such a great color with lots of flavor. Definitely want to give this a try.

    Happy Blogging!
    Happy Valley Chow

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  24. Kavitha says

    Lovely green,truly soothing!Spicing it up with salt and pepper is a gr8 idea.

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  25. Sumee says

    I use Kale extensively in my juices! It's very very low in calories and a great source of vitamins. I usually don't strain the juice, so it's high in fibre too. Very nice presentation. Love that green color

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  26. Harini M says

    Wow such a healthy juice with stunning color,love it swati 🙂

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  27. Rafeeda AR says

    Really healthy n detoxifying...

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  28. Priya Anandakumar says

    wow, all healthy veggies, simply superb will try this soon...

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  29. Nilu A says

    I love juices and smoothies... and this looks fresh and delicious Swathi 🙂

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  31. Veena Theagarajan says

    love this refreshing green smoothie

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  34. Gajus kitchen says

    What a lovely refreshing drink..

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  35. Shama Nagarajan says

    refreshing dear

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