I never thought I’d get into the smoothie craze. I still don’t consider myself caught up in it, but over recent months I’ve decided to educate myself on green smoothies and see how I could really benefit from them instead of just going by what everyone else is doing. Going out and buying some power smoothie every day just wasn’t my thing.
Then I realized I could make my own smoothies. Awesome.
I stuck to a particular one for a while which consisted of berries, granola, orange juice and yogurt. Then I decided to do some more exploring, especially about the green smoothie. There’s tons of information out there, but I believe in simplicity, so I try not to overdo it.
The goal is to detox and drop pounds along the way. This particular smoothie is especially for the sake of detox. So it’s good to do it before you start your day. If you’re fasting, you can drink it during the day to help you maintain your energy level while going through the fast. Ingredients that are super for detox in this smoothie are parsley, lime juice and spinach.
Here’s more insight on the ingredients:
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Ingredient
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Benefits
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Parsley
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Protects cells against damage; excellent source of Vitamin A; great
source of folic acid; helps clear skin and reduces body odor |
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Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
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Can aid with weight loss and improved digestion
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Apple
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Good source of flavonoids; contains powerful antioxidants and helps improve skin
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Cucumber
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Contains antioxidants, anti-flammatory properties; also helps prevent
diseases caused by Vitamin C deficiencies |
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Spinach
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High source of iron; packed with vitamins A & C
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