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Full of fiber from fruits and vegetables, this Ayurvedic smoothie isn’t overly sweet, and it’s well balanced in terms of overall flavor and doshic effect. 

The fruits used are green apple, red apple, pear, orange, and fresh lime juice, while the vegetables include carrots, celery, and cilantro. 

Dosha effects

A smoothie like this one made with sweet, juicy fruit is most supportive for Pitta dosha due to its inherent cooling qualities.

Vata and Kapha are pacified due to the additional warmth of the lime and ginger.

This is such a pleasant smoothie. You feel like you are chewing your drink a little due to the fact that it’s blended, (versus juiced), so the fiber remains. 

The flavor

I enjoyed the flavor of this smoothie alot, but my husband asked “what the weird taste” was.

That weird taste was the celery, but don’t knock it, because it’s the exact ingredient that balances the sweetness of the other ingredients. It’s also highly alkalizing. 

If you are sensitive to sugar, or are avoiding sugar in general, you can skip the carrots.

This drink will rehydrate, soothe, and even detox some through the cilantro. According to Vaidya Mishra, “it is a perfect summer juice blend.”

Variations

Replace one of the apples with 1/2 cup grapes or blueberries. 

If you are missing an ingredient, just leave it out, or use a similar replacement.

Portions and storage  

This recipe will make about 36 fluid ounces of juice, or three 12-ounce servings. 

Store juice covered in the fridge for 1-2 days.