Kale Smoothie

Lakshmi likes kale. Thanks to her good influence, and the cutting flavor of orange juice, Charles does too!

1 head of kale (slice the leaves off the stems)
1 large apple
Lemon juice
2 tablespoons chia seeds (see Born to Run)
1-2 cups orange juice
4 ice cubes*

*Note: The ice cubes are optional. Charles thinks they add a crispness to the texture. But his acupuncturist, Dr. Peters, says that cold beverages block his spleen channels.