Green Tea Smoothie

Start your day off right with this super green tea smoothie. It's a great source of protective antioxidants that helps neutralise damaging free radicals that increase the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes and premature skin ageing. This delicious smoothie is packed with vitamin C and beta-carotene, two nutrients that are potent antioxidants with immune boosting and anti-inflammatory actions.

Green Tea Smoothie

Handful of baby spinach
2 stalks kale, remove rib
1 green pear
½ green apple
½ large avocado
½ cucumber
Juice of a lemon
½ bunch mint
2 stalks celery
1 cup chilled organic green tea
Optional: berries and orange slices for topping

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Method:

1. Place ingredients in a blender and pulse until well combined.
2. Add more water if you like a thinner consistency.
3. Pour into a glass, add some ice, top with berries if you desire, then enjoy.
   Makes 2 large glasses.

Recipe by naturopath Lisa Guy.