It costs just under £2 to make a version of your own – and it’s packed with natural vitamins and nutrients
Alesha Dixon has claimed one daily habit is her healthiest – and it’s easy to copy too. The ITV Britain’s Got Talent judge, who will return to screens tonight (February 22), will often start her mornings off like this to boost her energy levels – as well as protect against various other health problems.
According to a Women’s Health feature, Alesha has branded her juicing dedication as something she’s “most proud of”. She explained that she’ll blend up “a whole bag” of kale alongside some ginger and lime.
On top of some supplements and a workout, she added: “In the evening, if I want to eat my chocolate fingers with a glass of red wine, it comes with no guilt.” The BGT judge didn’t provide any specifics for her green concoction, but a bag of shredded kale is 75p at Aldi, three ginger roots are 95p, and limes are 24p each, meaning the beverage should cost a little under £2
Online recipes that promote ‘green juice’ for health include other supermarket favourites such as apple, cucumber, celery and spinach. There’s no rule as to how many benefit-stacking foods you can mix into a juice – it’s all about personal preference.
Kale is clearly the base ingredient of Alesha’s favourite daily drink, and the leafy vegetable is packed with dozens of benefits. It contains potassium, fibre, folate, and calcium, which can help support overall health.
Kale also contains vitamins C and E as well as selenium and beta-carotene, which may help support immunity from illnesses. An enhanced level of vitamin C also promotes the production of collagen – making kale a wonderful and natural way to boost your body without relying on supplements.
Ginger can boost your energy by enhancing blood circulation and stabilizing blood sugar levels. Additionally, it possesses anti-inflammatory benefits and is rich in antioxidants – to fend off free radicals in the body, that can cause cell damage.
Limes are beneficial for energy, too, because they are rich in vitamin C. This vitamin aids in nutrient absorption and supports a healthy immune system, which can enhance your overall energy levels. Lime water can help keep you hydrated, and proper hydration is key to maintaining good energy throughout the day.
Before people dive into the same habit as Alesha, it’s important to know that the juicing process does remove fibre content from any fruits and vegetables that go into your drink. It is important to think about where else in your diet that you can supplement this. The NHS backs the 30g of fibre a day target. This is to help avoid health issues like heart disease, strokes, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer.
If you plan on making drastic lifestyle or diet changes, it might be worthwhile speaking to a doctor or dietician. They can inform you of the best balance and how it may work alongside any medications you could already take.
