Amy Ippolito's grapefruit-cucumber-chard shake

This citrus shake is easy to digest and is full  of replenishing nutrients. It gives you a natural energy boost. 


INGREDIENTS

1 Red or pink grapefruit, peeled, segmented, and seeded (feel for any hard spot, and then use a butter knife or your fingers to remove seeds)

1/2 organic cucumber

1 cup red chard or spinach (about a handful)

1/2 avocado


DIRECTIONS

In a blender, mix grapefruit, cucumber, red chard, avocado, 3 ice cubes, and 1/2 cup water until smooth (with as few flecks as possible), 1-2 minutes. 
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