Exotic Juicing

Just read "AWAKEN YOUR MORNING JUICE" on an Equinox website and it really shows how flavors around the world are different even when we are down to bare bones juicing. Each country has its own simple spice/ ingredient that makes it uniquely that country's:

1

Australia: passion fruit + orange juice + lime + carrot juice

Here, the sweet tanginess of citrus is mellowed by carrot's earthy flavor. “Grown down under, passion fruit seems to pop up all over Australian cuisine,” says Lippert. “The fruit is loaded with antioxidants, beta carotene and vitamin C.”

2

Hawaii: coconut milk + coconut water + cucumber + mint + dates + ginger

This combination is clean, crisp and refreshing—perfect for a warm day, since coconut and cucumber are extremely hydrating. “Coconut's rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and ginger's good for digestion,” she says.

3

India: mango + almond milk + cinnamon + turmeric + vanilla bean + chia seeds

This rich and flavorful drink is a cousin of the famed mango lassi, minus the yogurt base. Cinnamon and turmeric balance out the fruit’s sweetness. “Mangos provide antioxidants and fiber along with vitamin C, folate and vitamin A,” says Lippert. “Plus, you get satiating healthy fats from the almond milk.” After juicing or blending the first five ingredients together, finish by adding whole chia seeds to the glass.

4

Morocco: apple + beet + rose water + lemon + mint

Meet your new hangover juice. “Rose water is often used in Moroccan cuisine, and has great calming and anti-inflammatory properties,” she says. It also imparts a subtle floral note. Apples are packed with the antioxidant quercetin and beets are potent liver detoxifiers.

5

Vietnam: watermelon + lemongrass + lemon + mint + cucumber

All the flavors come together for a fresh, clean and citrusy sip, with watermelon and cucumber providing maximum hydration. “Lemongrass is an essential ingredient in Vietnamese cooking,” says Lippert. “If you’re making a smoothie, make sure you finely mince it before adding it to the blender.”

6

California: avocado + cacao nibs + banana + hemp milk

Avocado might seem like an odd addition, but it blends well with any other flavor and creates a silky-smooth and rich mouth-feel. “Hemp contains plant-based protein and you also get potassium and fiber from the banana,” she say

I have personally been enjoying this smoothie recipe by Isabel De Los Rios Beyond Diet. Only modification is I add a teaspoon of chia seeds to it.










I use $100 mixer from Bed Bath and Beyond, it's the upgraded Magic Bullet, but cheaper than a Vitamix. It does a great job and gives single servings.