Spicy Pineapple-Ginger Slimming Juice

About this meal

A refreshing, sweet-and-spicy juice featuring pineapple, fresh ginger, cooling mint, and a hint of Scotch bonnet pepper. Naturally sweetened and full of digestive-enhancing enzymes to boost metabolism and support weight loss, with tropical island flavor.

Ingredients

• Fresh pineapple — 2 cups, chopped
• Fresh ginger root — 1 inch piece
• Fresh lime juice — 2 tablespoons
• Fresh mint leaves — 6-8 leaves
• Scotch bonnet pepper — 1 small slice (seeds removed, adjust to spice preference)
• Cold filtered water — 1 to 1.5 cups
• Raw honey or stevia — 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste, stevia for lowest calories)
• Ice cubes — 1 cup

Steps

1. In a blender, combine pineapple, ginger, lime juice, mint leaves, Scotch bonnet pepper, and water.
2. Blend until very smooth.
3. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag if you prefer a thinner juice.
4. Taste and adjust sweetness with honey or stevia as desired.
5. Pour into glasses over ice and garnish with extra mint or a pineapple wedge.