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Chlorophyll is the green pigment that gives plants their colour and enables them to convert solar energy into food energy. Chlorophyll acts as both a liver tonic and a liver cleanse. Here's the recipe for our Ultimate Green Smoothie Recipe. Drink it every day and not only will you avoid hangovers, but after two weeks your skin will appear fresher and less lined and your energy levels will be much higher, too.

 

 

 

Ingredients

• ¼ pineapple
• 1 celery stick
• 2 golden delicious apples
• ½ lime peeled
• Slice of lemon with peel
• Thumb nail of fresh ginger
• ¼ avocado
• 2 cubes of frozen spinach
• 30ml of CherryActive, BlueberryActive or BeetrootActive concentrates
• 1-2 tsp Kiki Natures Living Super Greens
• 1 tablespoon Kiki raw hemp protein powder
• Water if blending

Methods:

1. Either juice the first six ingredients and then add with remaining ingredients to a high powered blender.

2. Or simply add all ingredients into a high powered blender such as a Vitamix and blend until smooth. Add water to thin as needed.

 

Recipe by Lifehouse Spa and Hotel, Essex

This recipe is an extract from an article in Esquire, go here to read the full article.

Win a copy of Raw Freedom - cookery book by Saskia Fraser

Raw Freedom is packed with 80 easy and inspiring recipes, all with beautiful full-colour photos. From breakfasts, soups and pâtés to pastas, main courses and desserts (including raspberry cheesecake and chocolate orange mousse!) you’ll be amazed by the flavours and luxurious textures Saskia helps you to achieve.

Saskia’s approach to raw food is all about making it accessible for everyone, and the book includes tips on incorporating raw and healthy cooked foods so it’s easy to feed yourself, family and friends all in one meal.

Raw Pancakes

We love pancake day, it's a great time to spend time with the family and sweeten up your kitchen! Being raw doesn't mean that you don't get to join in this fun occassion, so here are two yummy recipes for making raw pancakes.

 If you need some inspiration as to what healthy treat you can add to these delicious pancakes then head on down to the Fresh Network store where you'll find 10% off our "sweets treats & desserts" items until Wednesday 5th March 2013.

 

 

Raw Freedom - Veggie Noodles

 

These noodles have a Chinese flavour, so if you love Chinese food but want to give up the greasiness of a take-away this is a deliciously healthy alternative.

This delicious recipe is from Saskia Fraser's new book "Raw Freedom" Quick and Easy Raw Food Recipes for Everyday Energy - see below for more details.

  Recipe

 Equipment: knife, chopping board, mandolin (optional)

 Serves 1

 

 

Ready to Ditch the Morning Coffee?

  by Kirsten Flowers

I'm going to be honest here, I love the ritual of making and drinking my morning latte. I enjoy the whole experience. On the downside, I know coffee is acidic and it doesn't exactly fit with the healthy high raw regime I follow but... I tell myself it's not so bad as I choose organic and only have one cup! Maybe my daily green smoothie and juice balance it all out right? Wrong!

The time has come to quit and I'm going to have to be gentle with myself. I have tried substitutes in the past but they just don't do it for me. What I am looking to do now is create a new morning ritual that starts my day with the soothing hug in a mug I currently enjoy.  

Energy Burst Smoothie and Raw Chocolate Nut Snake

Energy Burst Smoothie

 Serves 2

•  big bunch spinach
• 2 bananas
• 1 kiwi fruit
• 1/2 pineapple
• 1/2 papaya
• 1 tsp spirulina powder
• 2 cups pure water

Delicious raw recipes from our readers

 Last week we asked you to send us favourite raw recipes and we would enter you into a draw to win a pair of tickets to London's VegFest. Congratulations go to Katie and Sarah on winning the tickets.

Thanks to all who participated. Here are a few of the recipe's we recieved that we think sound absolutely yummy!:

Summer Recipe - Marinated Mushrooms in Lettuce Wraps by Ani Phyo

This recipe is inspired by a popular Korean BBQ meat dish but is made using mushrooms instead. It is super simple to make and amazingly delicious to eat. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years to help restore our body’s balance and natural resistance to disease. They’re a great protein source too.

Peppermint Chocolate by Kate Magic

Delicious Raw Minted Chocolate recipe for Easter! 

Kate Magic shares her 'Minted Recipe'

Peppermint is one of the most popular flavours in chocolate. We find the best method for adding flavourings is with organic essential oils. These are the purest option, and you only need a few drops to get a really quality taste.