Hot days call for cooling refreshment!

Here’s a quick recipe to beat the heat. And unlike with a pressed or filtered juice, this is all blended together so you don’t lose any of the fiber or other nutrients in the fruit, which as a bonus, will prevent a big spike in your blood sugar. Enjoy in good health!

Pineapple Mint Magic

Makes: 2 servings

2 cups ripe pineapple

leaves of 2 sprigs of fresh mint (about 10 leaves)

1/2 small green or red apple, skin on

4 ice cubes

juice of 1 lemon

Blend all together until smooth. Enjoy on the rocks or neat