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Detox Smoothie

Start your day with liquid gold! When made right, a smoothie is a great way to give your body energy and nutrition. And if you choose your ingredients carefully, it can also support your detox process without specialty powders or supplements!

Support your digestive system and internal organs by consistently eating whole, nutrient-dense foods. This will support your body’s natural detox organs, including your kidneys, liver, and skin.

Check out this list of powerhouse ingredients, picked for their potential health benefits:

Not only is pineapple high in antioxidants, it also contains bromelain, a digestive enzyme that breaks down protein and supports digestion. It’s even been linked to increased immunity and lower inflammation.

Adding creamy avocado to this smoothie gives it a creamy, satisfying texture and boosts its nutrient and fibre content! Beyond their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, avocadoes have been shown to and .

Lower in sugar than the red varieties, green apples help satiation and provide pectin, which acts as a probiotic to protect your gut! Plus, an apple could be to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Spinach is a perfect smoothie pairing as its neutral flavour lets other ingredients shine through. Plus, It can and contains antioxidants like lutein and kaempferol.

Adding ginger can boost your anti-inflammatory responses and , while cilantro has powerful antibacterial effects and .

Finally, Boost your antioxidants and with lime’s potent vitamin C punch.

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Prep time: 5 min

Servings: 1

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2ÌýcupÌýfiltered water
  • 1/2Ìýcup frozen pineapple chunks (see note)
  • 1/2Ìýsmall avocado
  • 1 small green apple
  • 1/2ÌýinchÌýfresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1 1/4ÌýcupÌýfresh baby spinach
  • smallÌýhandfulÌýfresh cilantro
  • 1/2Ìýfreshly squeezed lime juice

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine the ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve right away.

Note: If you use fresh pineapple instead of frozen, switch your water for ice chunks to keep your smoothie cool!