Heat Wave!!!

I don't know about you, but the hotter it gets, the  less hungry I am and the more I don't want to cook!!
That's when I break out the Vita-Mix and whip up some great summer smoothies.  I start almost every day with a green drink called the Stomach Cleanser.  My 2 year old son loves it, so you can be sure you will love it too!!  Here is the recipe:
Ingredients:

• 3 cups water
 (1 of these cups can be plain coconut water for added electrolytes and  little sweetness)
• Juice of 1 lemon
, or less depending on tastes
• 1” piece of ginger
 or less if too strong
• 4” piece of cucumber

• ¼ cup mint
 (optional)
• 1 cup kale or other green of choice
• 1-2 handfuls ice

 
Directions: Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
*TIP! Freeze the ginger prior to using and it will blend more smoothly!