We all heard that we should eat 5 to 10 portions of fruits and vegetables per day. But it’s not always as easy as it sounds. Hopefully, there’s a delicious way to way to boost your daily fruits and vegetables intake: green smoothies! Green smoothies are an excellent way to add more dark leafy green vegetables in your diet. Smoothies are among the ultimate detox foods. Just adding one green smoothie a day to your diet can yield tremendous results. It rejuvenates your body, nourishes your cells, boosts your energy levels and gives your body everything it needs to detox naturally. Here are what green smoothies can do for you.
Health Benefits of Green Smoothies
- Easy weight management
- Detoxification
- Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables (Particularly Greens)
- Easier digestibility and nutrient assimilation
- Antioxidants
- Increased energy
- Mental clarity and focus
- Increased fiber intake
- Clearer skin
- Very alkalizing for the body
- Builds stronger bones
3 of my favorite green detox smoothies
Hello Kiwi
Ingredients:
- 2 cups green seedless grapes
- 3 kiwis
- 1 orange
- 2 tbsp of Aloe Vera juice
- 5 leaves romaine lettuce
- 2 cups water
Blend together in a blender until very smooth.
Creamy Coconut Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 handful of parsley
- 1/2 avocado
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1-2 cups of coconut water
- 1-2 tsp of honey, maple syrup or agave nectar
Blend together in a blender until very smooth.
Fruity Dandelion Smoothie
Ingredients:
- ½ bunch dandelion greens
- ½ inch fresh ginger root
- 2 ripe peaches
- ½ pineapple
- Water, to thin
Blend together in a blender until very smooth.
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