Makes about 6 cups

3 large, ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped (Or about 2 cups cherry tomatoes or about 2 cups canned no-sodium tomatoes)

1 large red bell pepper, roughly chopped

2 stalks of celery, fibrous outer strands removed with a knife or vegetable peeler

1 small scallion

3 leaves of fresh basil

6–8 sprigs of cilantro

½ cucumber, peeled, roughly chopped

½ lime, peeled

Cold water as needed

Hot sauce, optional

Fresh or dried chili pepper, optional

Directions

Blend everything together, chill and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (per 2 cup serving)

Calories 45

Protein 2 g

Carbohydrate 9 g

Fiber 3 g

Fat 0 g

Sodium 100 mg

Potassium 436 mg

Also a very good source of beta-carotene and lycopene, which are two important bone-building phytochemicals.

Cost per serving: $ .75