Whizz Up Some Wellbeing!

RISE AND SHINE

The easy green

Everyone should have an energising green favourite to kick-start the morning. This recipe from naturopath Sarah Bowles-Flannery is a template for a menu of great green smoothies. “I make my mine with a ratio of two portions of fruit to one of greens, then add vitamin C powder,” she says. “Any way I can squeeze extra immune-boosting vitamin C into the day makes me happy.”

• 2 different fruits, such as avocado, apple, berries or banana

• 1 big handful deep greens, such as spinach, kale, watercress or rocket.

• ½tsp vitamin C powder Throw in a little filtered water and a few ice cubes before blending until smooth.

WHY SO GOOD? Ingredients such as avocado – with healthy anti-inflammatory fats – and dark greens make this rich in energy-boosting iron. The vitamin C powder also prevents it going brown too quickly.