Juices & Smoothies

Shepherd's Brew

Name: Shepherd's Brew
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 organic kale leaves; 4 celery sticks; 4 green apples; 1/2 lemon with peel; 1/2 cucumber with skin; 1 cup red grapes with seeds; 15 sprigs of coriander; 1 thumb-sized fresh ginger root

Por Dada Shivananda

To the Team of Capt. Paul Watson and His Dedicated Crew

A toast to the Crew of the Sea Shepherd for caring and enduring all challenges to save the oceans and seas of our planet. Peter Hall is a great friend who aids in the tremendous need to preserve the biodiversity of our nature in peril and on the brink of total collapse. Much support from all over the world is needed for Captain Paul Watson and his team of sincere sailors fighting for the rights of all creatures of the seas and oceans. Captain Watson and his team have given their "Heart to Earth" for the seas and oceans. To all of you, Cheers! The name "Shepherd's Brew" is for all who work tirelessly and dedicated themselves to preserving all plants, animals, and the welfare of humanity.

Shepherd's Brew recipe is a toast to everyone who, in their big or little way, is having a positive impact on the earth in a bid to save it. The recipe features all-natural ingredients that boost your immunity and help out your natural detoxification process. They include kale leaves, celery sticks, green apples, lemon, cucumber, red grapes with seeds, coriander, fresh ginger root.

Make it a habit to drink green juice at least 3 times a week, first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Juices are absorbed instantly, offering immediate nutrition to all your organs. Alternate with smoothies all through the week, so you also get a healthy dose of fiber that helps bind toxins and eliminate them from the body. Enjoy the refreshing taste of Shepherd's Brew!

Nutritional Benefits: Green apples are endowed with pectin, a plant compound that offers prebiotic benefits to your gut that promotes the growth of healthy bacteria. In addition to this, they are also rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber, which help improve digestive health, lower blood sugar, and lower blood pressure. Its high antioxidant content also makes it great for fighting free radicals that have resulted in chronic diseases and premature aging. Red grapes contain polyphenols that boost your cardiovascular health. They also have riboflavin, thiamin, vitamins A, B6, C, and K that strengthen your immunity, fight off oxidative stress caused by free radicals, improve your digestion and improve cognitive ability.