One of the few fruits to contain vitamin E, blackberries are also a good source of vitamin C, a beneficial combination that helps to protect the skin against UV damage from the sun. MSM, a natural form of sulphur found in leafy green vegetables and sold as a supplement, helps with eczema, acne, psoriasis and dandruff and its effectiveness is enhanced by taking vitamin C and camu camu at the same time.
1 small cantaloupe melon, deseeded, sliced into long wedges and skin removed
2 handfuls of blackberries
1 large orange, peeled and divided into segments
2 teaspoons chopped mint leaves
½ –1 teaspoon MSM powder (see page 17)
1 teaspoon camu camu powder (see page 15)
SERVES 2
Juice the melon, blackberries and orange, then stir in the mint, MSM and camu camu powders.