Strawberries make a surprisingly rich and creamy juice and, thanks to the presence of the powerful antioxidant ellagic acid, encourage liver-cleansing enzymes to escort toxins out of the body, particularly those linked with causing cancer.
4 handfuls of strawberries, hulled
3 handfuls of spinach leaves
2 handfuls of blueberries
1 large uncooked beetroot/beet, peeled and cut into wedges
2.5-cm/1-inch piece fresh root ginger, peeled and halved
juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon açaí berry powder (see page 14)
1–2 teaspoons detox greens powder (see page 16)
SERVES 2
Juice the strawberries, spinach, blueberries, beetroot and ginger then stir in the lemon juice, açaí berry powder and detox greens mixture.
strawberries Alongside their liver-cleansing capabilities, strawberries are rich in B vitamins and vitamin C as well as the mineral potassium, which helps to maintain normal blood pressure and supports the kidneys.