Extra fitness: A morning drink to pack a punch

Packed with antioxidants and health benefits, this morning cocktail will revitalise the body and mind and leave you feeling fresh and ready to start each day.

Drink it first thing in the morning and feel the difference. 

Brighten your skin - notice the difference in your skin within days of drinking this morning cocktail. The antioxidants in the ingredients will leave your skin glowing and ready for summer. 

Calm your belly and reduce bloating - the ingredients in this morning cocktail will reduce bloating as certain ingredients work as a mild and natural diuretic. 

Kickstart your metabolism - staying hydrated with chilled water will boost your metabolism this summer. A fast metabolism will assist you in burning unwanted kilojoules.

Boost the immune system - the nutrient-rich ingredients in this morning cocktail will aid your body in fighting off illnesses and also allow for the body to adsorb more vitamins. 

Reduce the appetite - soluble fibres found in some of the ingredients in this morning cocktail can suppress the appetite creating a feeling of fullness which will help curb snacking. 

1 green apple

1/2 lemon (skin removed)

1/2 lime (skin removed) 

1/2 banana 

mint leaves 

ice 

3/4 cup water 

Method 

Add all ingredients in a juicer or blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy.  

Cass Newsome 

Health, fitness, lifestyle and food coach 

- Do you have a favourite fruit and vegie cocktail? Share it with Armidale Extra by sending it to necontributors@fairfaxmedia.com.au with the subject line “Armidale Extra cocktail kickstart”. We are looking for non-alcoholic cocktails to help give our readers a healthy start to their day to include in a coming edition of Extra. Include a pic if you have one!