green energy juice

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I have a confession to make...I am majorly addicted to caffeine and studying for the bar exam is making it worse!  I used to get by with just one (large) cup of coffee in the morning and the occasional second cup of "half-cafe" if it was a really rough day.

In the past week, however, I have found myself consuming MORE caffeine.  I start the day with two (large) cups of full caffeine coffee, and sip on a coke during the morning of lectures.   (Luckily, I don't wind up drinking much of the coke- it is more insurance in case I start to get droopy eyes while listening to that third hour of video lecture.)  I definitely have another round of caffeine and lunch and sometimes even in the afternoon or at dinner.  While this might be OK on a short term basis, I have to figure too much caffeine is detrimental at some point.

a little ombre effect on my juice

Enter: Green Energy Juice.  I haven't gotten on the juicing bandwagon up until now, but I have to say I might be a convert.  I stopped into a local juice bar and smoothie store last week and, feeling deprived of veggies, I decided to get a green juice.  I was skeptical when they told me it would be delicious, but I am happy to report that they were 100%  correct.  AND, the best part was it really did give me a shot of energy.  I didn't have any caffeine at lunch or in the afternoon and I felt great - alert, and productive.  

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The secret to this juice is the combination of apple, lemon and ginger.  With these three ingredients, you can add almost any green or veggie and the juice will still taste delicious.  My juice had apple, lemon, ginger + kale, cucumbers, spinach, parsley and celery.

If you are in Jacksonville, try the Green Energy Juice at Pulp in San Marco (and maybe Avondale soon.)  If you are making your own juice at home, just be sure to include the three magic ingredients (apple, lemon, ginger) and then load up on the veggies.

xo,

PS: Fingers crossed we will move into our new house this weekend!  Recipe posts should resume once we get the kitchen unpacked.  Thanks for your patience!