SERVES 2 | PER SERVING: 207 CALORIES | 6.3G PROTEIN | 41G CARBS | 4.3G FAT
This is my signature drink and an important part of both the Eat Yourself Beautiful and Eat Yourself Fit programmes. Even if you don’t make any other significant changes to your diet and lifestyle, simply drinking a large glass of this smoothie in the morning at least four times a week will make a noticeable difference to your health, energy levels, digestion, waistline, fitness and immune system. I have incorporated some of the very best foods for younger-looking skin, fat burning and anti-ageing into one drink. It’s easy to make in big batches two or three times a week, as it keeps fresh for a few days in the fridge. In this version, I’ve added seeds for a protein boost, making it an ideal preor post-workout smoothie.
125ml cold water
165g pineapple chunks
120g baby spinach, washed well
1 ripe banana, peeled
½ cucumber, chopped into chunks (leave the skin on and buy organic cucumbers if possible)
1 handful of fresh blueberries (use less for a brighter green drink and more for a darker drink)
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
2 tbsp hulled hemp seeds, chia seeds or flaxseeds
1 tbsp fresh mint leaves
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
4 ice cubes
4–5 drops of liquid stevia (optional)
1 Add the water to the blender first, followed by the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and add a few drops of liquid stevia if desired.
2 Serve chilled in a tall glass. You can store any leftovers in the freezer or it keeps fresh in the fridge for two or three days.