This weekend was Imbolc, a celebration in the Celtic calendar which welcomes in the first signs of Spring. I must admit that over the weekend it didn’t feel as though Spring was very close. With the three to four inches of snow and sub-zero temperatures on Saturday, I was very grateful for our open fire on Saturday evening.
Now the snow is melting there are signs that Spring could be on the way. This morning I've noticed snowdrops in the garden and a crocus or two just peeping through.
St Brigid, the goddess closely associated with Imbolc, was known for her healing powers so it seemed appropriate to put together a nourishing juice to celebrate the onset of Spring. This one contains celery which helps to reduce a build-up of lactic acid which can lead to joint pain, pineapple which aids digestion and spinach for an alkalising super boost. Don’t be put off by the colour and the unlikely combination – it really is delicious.
Ingredients ¼ pineapple, skin removed
1 lime, peeled
5 stalks of celery
2 large handfuls of spinach
Method
Push it all through a juicer (a masticating juicer is best for spinach) – and enjoy!
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