Our bodies are designed to detox naturally. When we are really feeling like we overdid it and want a fresh start, though, it doesn’t hurt to eat foods that help that natural process even more. That’s where this Detox Smoothie Recipe comes in. Let’s take a look at what’s in this Detox Smoothie Recipe and how these foods are going to help your body with the detoxification process.
Beets:
Source of powerful phytonutrients called betalains, which provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support.
Lemon:
Source of vitamin C to support your immune system and compounds that stimulate your liver.
Avocado:
Excellent source of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients. In addition, the fat helps with the absorption of other nutrients.
Spinach:
Alkalizing and contains chlorella, which helps to cleanse and increase the oxygen in your blood, improving your cellular health.
Cinnamon:
Great source of antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties and is known to help stabilize blood sugar levels.
Water:
This is crucial to efficient detoxification.
Help your body’s natural detoxification process with this Detox Smoothie Recipe!
1/4 of a large avocado- 1/2 of a large beet, peeled and cut into small pieces*
- juice and zest from 1/2 of a large lemon
- 1 red delicious apple, cut into chunks (not peeled but washed well)
- 1 cup spinach, packed
- 2 dates
- 1 packet pure stevia
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ice
- Put all ingredients into a powerful blender and blend until smooth.
- Enjoy!