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Mexican Blend by Carole Jacobs and Chef Patrice Johnson with Nicole Cormier, R.D.

» Good for preventing infections

This juice is full of vitamin C, thiamine, and riboflavin. Garlic and green onions are rich sources of allium compounds, which can help lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels.

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1¼ CUPS

1 cucumber

½ lime, peeled

1 clove garlic

1 green onion

½ jalapeño pepper, seeded (optional)

1 avocado, pitted and peeled

Juice lime, garlic, green onion, cucumber, and jalapeño pepper. Add avocado and blend. Stir.

Per Serving

CALORIES: 293

FAT: 22g

SODIUM: 17mg

FIBER: 13g

PROTEIN: 5.2g

SUGARS: 8.3g

CARBOHYDRATES: 32g

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