By Irene Hayton

  • 1 ripe pear, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • ½ cup (125 ml) plain kefir (see Notes)
  • ½ cup (125 ml) filtered water
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) finely minced or grated fresh ginger
  • protein powder (see Notes)  
  • pinch unprocessed sea salt

Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until well mixed. Makes 1 serving.

 Notes:

  • See this month’s Health Tip (January 2009) for information about kefir.
  • Use whey, hemp, rice, or fermented soy protein powder. The amount of protein varies from brand to brand so use enough to obtain approximately 10 to 20 grams of protein (the label will tell you how many grams are in a scoop).