ZINGY ‘APPLETIZE’

IF YOU’RE doing Dry January and would like some alcohol-free fizz, but have had your fill of shop-bought soft drinks, this home-made juice is just delicious. Ginger, one of my favourite ingredients, provides the zing and a whole host of health benefits – from soothing the digestive system to easing aches and pains.

INGREDIENTS

2 whole apples A 1in piece of fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped

Sparkling mineral water

DIRECTIONS

Cut the ginger and apple into chunks, removing any pips from the apple, and juice them together.

Pour into a glass, top up with sparking water and stir. Drink immediately.