rocket/arugula The spicy, hot rocket/arugula leaf is a rich source of anti-carcinogenic phytochemicals found to prevent the growth of harmful cancer cells. It also has antibacterial and antiviral properties.
Brassicas such as broccoli, cabbage and kale contain nutrients that boost the liver enzyme called glutathione, which helps to cleanse the liver of heavy metals.
1 green apple, cut into wedges and cored
4 broccoli florets
1 handful of rocket/arugula leaves
½ cucumber, peeled, deseeded and cut into pieces
juice of ½ lemon
250 ml/1 cup coconut water
1–2 teaspoons wheatgrass powder (see page 18)
SERVES 2
Put the apple, broccoli, rocket/arugula, cucumber, lemon juice, coconut water and wheatgrass powder in a blender and blend until smooth. Add a splash of pure or filtered water if too thick.
rocket/arugula The spicy, hot rocket/arugula leaf is a rich source of anti-carcinogenic phytochemicals found to prevent the growth of harmful cancer cells. It also has antibacterial and antiviral properties.
