Need an instant pick-me-up this weekend? How about dragging yourself out of bed and whizzing together this delicious, healthy banana and ginger smoothie as a kick start to your weekend…

Banana-Ginger-Green Smoothie:

A soft, beautiful, sweet nourishing treat.

3 ripe bananas, peeled

2 large handfuls spinach

2 inch slice of fresh ginger, peeled

water to desired thickness

Why ginger? There is a wide range of benefits of ginger such as nausea, digestive problems, circulation and arthritis.

Why bananas? Apart from keeping you fit and healthy, bananas also help in preventing many diseases and illnesses, making them an indispensable part of your daily diet. They’re also packed with vitamins, minerals and a good source of potassium, manganese, amino acids, sugar and carbohydrates. Bananas are made up of three natural sugars – glucose, fructose and sucrose. This makes it a source of instant energy.

So, that’s point one of your weekend wellness sorted, how about a bit of a pamper for your skin too?