Basic Green Drink
Fresh greens, such as comfrey, parsley, mint,
lambs quarters, marshmallow (that is, common mallow), your dandelion and
other local greens, blended into a base of pineapple juice in a blender.
At first you may wish to strain out the pulp, but it is good for you too,
and soon you should become accustomed to it. Some people make a green
drink by simply blending the wildings into water, straining out the pulp
and sweetening a bit with pure maple syrup or honey. This green drink
supplies vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and healing factors in a fresh, assimilable
form.
Comfrey Green Drink
Make the green drink by blending into apple juice
(or some pleasant tasting vegetable juice, such as fresh carrot), comfrey,
marshmallow root (mallow), parsley, spinach, and other greens. Sweeten
with honey and use a cup morning and night (children in proportion).
The use of grapes, grape juice and raisins in an abundance is excellent
in rebuilding an iron deficient bloodstream.
Alfalfa Green Drink
The simplest method is to place pineapple juice
in a blender container in the quantity desired. Add green Alfalfa
leaves
(or Alfalfa sprouts) to taste, less at first, and building up to more as
you become accustomed to the flavor. Alfalfa is quite strong tasting;
you might wish to begin with additional herbs such as parsley, chard, dark
lettuce, lamb's quarters, comfrey, and other mild tasting greens.
Two sprigs of Alfalfa has been a good starting point for the green drink
which we feed our young children. Blend the greens into the drink
until they are thoroughly pulverized. You can add a little water
or a couple of ice cubes to thin the drink a bit if you like. Some
people like to add an almond-date-sunflower seed emulsion, made by blending
the soaked seeds and dates with pineapple juice, for a delicious and protein
filled green drink; however, we have found the pineapple juice and green
combination delicious and satisfying. For a tiny infant, you can
strain the fibers out of the drink, but most people can benefit from the
fibers of the greens. Do not make the drink too thick at first, however,
as some people might find it unpalatable.
Norma's Green Drink
Soak overnight in enough water to cover:
7 Almonds
4 Pitted Dates
Handful of Raw Sunflower Seeds
Next morning, pour in blender and add:
2-3 Handfuls of Greens
(Romaine, spinach, comfrey, parsley, mint, sprouts,
celery, carrot and beet tops, etc.)
Pineapple Juice to make 1 to 1&1/2 quart,
total
Blend well, store in a jar in the refrigerator.
Will keep 2 days although it tastes best when fresh. |