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their valuable contents but also offer healing
benefits. Unlike many exclusive superfoods
such as goji berries, they can also be grown re-
gionally – if they cannot be found in the wild.
Dandelion for example, grows in abundance
on grassland and by the side of the road. Not
only does it have a positive effect on the liver,
gall bladder and the entire digestive system,
Taraxacum officinale
also helps rheumatism
and soothes chronic skin disorders. Chefs use
the young leaves of the spicy, slightly bitter
and nutty tasting wild herb primarily in salads,
soups and smoothies.
GOODNESS FROM THE WHOLE PLANT
It is also astounding how healthy and tasty
the supposed leftovers of vegetables are.
Carrot and kohlrabi leaves even surpass the
actual turnips and tubers themselves in terms
of their healthy contents.
Aroma, health and appearance: Our
ancestors around the world knew about the
all-round benefits of herbs. And in today’s
modern, urbanised and fast-paced world,
basil, parsley and other herbs have an added
benefit: They also thrive at home in pots
without any effort.
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THYME
Depending on the variety, the small delicate leaves of this herb have a slight
taste of lemon or caraway and add a lovely touch.
Thyme tea helps respiratory illnesses and its carvacrol content has
inflammation reducing properties.
Do-it-yourself
Peel, halve and core the pears,
and cut them into small pieces.
Peel the banana and cut it up.
Trim and wash the baby spin-
ach, wash the carrot leaves and
leave to drain. Finely purée all
the prepared ingredients in the
blender together with the apple
juice, thyme and chia seeds,
and serve immediately. Those
who prefer it cold can add a
few ice cubes into the blender.
TIP:
Ripe fruit in the green
smoothie not only give it a
creamy texture but also add
a sweet touch. They make the
drink easier to digest too.
PREPARATION
SERVES 4 PEOPLE
2 ripe pears, 1 banana,
100 g baby spinach leaves, 1 handful carrot leaves,
250 ml cloudy apple juice,
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tbsp chia seeds
Green Smoothie
Carrot leaves, thyme & chia seeds make this
vegan vitamin cocktail a superfood star!
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