Smoothies

With an infinite number of ingredient combinations available to blend in a smoothie, your taste buds will never get bored. Smoothies are one of the easiest and most delicious ways to increase your daily fruit and veggie intake. Searching the lovely internet, I came across some recipes for smoothies with specific fusions of ingredients providing natural remedies. 

 

Prevent Bloating

These ingredients aid in digestion and minimize bloating so you can happily have a flat tummy.

• 3/4 c. papaya
• 3/4c. sliced peaches
• 1/2 pear, sliced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger
• 2 mint leaves
• Water to thin

 

Healthy Skin

A combination of antioxidants, omega 3, vitamin E and vitamin C will help skin stay looking great. These ingredients provide anti-aging, wrinkle fighting and anti-inflammation benefits.

• 3/4 c blueberries
• 3/4 c pitted cherries
• 5   strawberries
• 1/4 avocado, peeled and pitted
• 2 tsp wheat germ (optional)
• 2 tsp ground flaxseed
• Water, to thin

 

Energy/Protein Boost

Packed with protein from both peanut butter and hemp seeds, this filling smoothie will give you a boost of energy. The addition of cinnamon helps keep a steady blood sugar level allowing the energy to last longer.

• 1 big banana
• 1 scoop of natural hemp protein powder
• 2 tsp of natural peanut butter
• 1 handful of fresh baby spinach
• 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
• Water, to thin

 

Bone Strength

These ingredients are good sources of magnesium, calcium and other minerals known for keeping up bone health.

• 2 bananas
• 1 handful of Swiss chard leaves, stems removed
• 1 handful of kale leaves
• 1 tsp of green Matcha powder
• 1/2 cup of homemade almond milk

 

 

Immune System Reinforcement

Vitamin A, C and zinc increase the production of important cells of the immune system. This mix of ingredients will give your body the tools in needs when trying to fight back any seasonal colds.

• 1/2 c. mango cubes
• 1/2 c. cantaloupe cubes
• 1/2 c. fresh pineapple cubes
• 1/4 c. chopped pumpkin seeds
• Water, to thin

 

Natural Skin Tanner

Beta-carotene rich foods give you a glowing complexion according to several studies. Instead of frying yourself out by the pool, drink up this nutrition packed smoothie to give you a healthy tan.

• 1/2 cup of cantaloupe cubes
• 1/2 cup of papaya
• Juice of 1 orange
• 1/2 cup of carrot juice (or water)
• 1 small knob of fresh ginger

 

Liver Detox

If you've put your liver through a tough night, try this smoothie that's packed with antioxidants to help detox it naturally. Have this over taking a Tylenol which can cause more strain on your already overworked liver.

• 1/3 cup of blueberries
• 1/3 cup of raspberries
• 1/3 cup of pomegranate kernels
• 1/4 cup of beet juice (optional)
• 1 banana
• Water to thin

Detox Smoothies