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4 Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Smoothie Recipes Doctors Swear By For Clearer Skin

January 8, 2020 by Lisa Cupido
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If you’re trying to clear up acne and keep your skin clear, radiant, and healthy, smoothies can actually help — assuming you are relying on the right ingredients in your smoothie.

What that means is: less sugar (which you’ll find in many store-bought smoothies) and more veggies, whole foods, seeds, and nuts.

If you’re looking to kickstart your clear skin smoothie routine, here are four anti-inflammatory breakfast smoothie recipes doctors swear by for clearer skin.

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Kale Smoothie


High in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, this kale smoothie is delicious and filled with good-for-your-skin vitamin and minerals. The ingredients you’ll need to whip up this healthy breakfast drink include:


Kale

Pineapple

Banana

Honey

Peanut Butter

Greek Yogurt

Almond milk

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Blueberry Flax Superfood Smoothie


Omega-3 fatty acids are extremely important when it comes to healthy skin. And few foods contain the wealth of omegas quite like flax seeds, which are one of the main ingredients in this Blueberry Flax Superfood Smoothie. Gather the following ingredients for this nutritious treat:


Blueberries

Ground flax seed

Spinach

Greek yogurt

Coconut milk

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Carrot Ginger Turmeric Smoothie


Turmeric is a spice that contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that bring out a glow in your complexion. This carrot ginger turmeric smoothie is excellent for digestion and great for your skin. You’ll need:


Ginger

Banana

Pineapple

Turmeric

Lemon

Carrot

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Spirulina Smoothie


The fiber and protein in this amazing veggie and fruit smoothie are excellent for your digestive system and have the added benefit of keeping you full for hours. Whip up this smoothie using:


Spirulina powder

Cucumbers

Spinach

Bananas

Raspberries

Cherries

Strawberries

Dates

Author:

Lisa Fogarty is a lifestyle writer and reporter based in New York who covers health, wellness, relationships, sex, beauty, and parenting.

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