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5 Detox Smoothies That Are Actually Good For You

July 13, 2018 by Lisa Cupido
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Smoothies seem like the perfect sweet treat — like a fruity dessert without too many calories. But depending on the ingredients you throw into your blender, smoothies can do everything from reduce inflammation in your body to help burn fat and keep your digestive system running smoothly.

These five detox smoothies are actually good for you — and will make breakfast or snack time a whole lot easier and healthier.

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green smoothies

Detoxifying Green Smoothie


Imagine throwing every good veggie you can think of, including kale, hydrating cucumbers, and green apple, into your smoothie and having it taste a little like the healthiest ice-cream you’ve ever sampled (agave nectar help a lot). This smoothie is rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber and will flush out toxins from your system. You’ll need:


Kale

Green Apple

Spinach Leaves

Lemon

Cucumber

Agave Nectar

Filtered Water

Ice Cubes

raspberry smoothie

Raspberry Smoothie


When it comes to antioxidant goodness, blueberries get all of the attention. But raspberries are also really healthy and boast antioxidants like vitamin C, gallic acid, and quercetin that fight free radicals and keep cells healthy. This raspberry smoothie adds in probiotic-rich yogurt for a gut-healthy treat. Shop for the following ingredients:


Frozen Raspberries

Banana

Apple juice

Vanilla Greek yogurt

Honey

Fresh raspberries

guava smoothie

Guava And Pineapple Smoothie


Guava is known as a super fruit — one that has vitamin C, lycopene, antioxidants, and is amazing for your skin. And pineapple is the ultimate anti-inflammatory fruit that boosts your immune system. This simple Hawaii-inspired smoothie contains:


Guava

Pineapple

Bananas

Pineapple juice

Ice

spirulina smoothie

Super Green Spirulina Smoothie

 

Spirulina is a blue-green algae that contains a wealth of antioxidants, B vitamins, iron, and even protein. It may not be the most delicious ingredient on its own, but add in the other outrageously healthy ingredients you’ll find in this smoothie recipe (including a touch of light coconut milk) and you get a rich, creamy, sweet smoothie that’s perfect for breakfasts on the go. You’ll need:


Spirulina powder

Banana

Cucumber

Light coconut milk

Spinach or Kale

Hemp Seed

carrot ginger smoothie

Carrot Ginger Turmeric Smoothie


This is the anti-inflammatory smoothie you need in your life when you have an upset stomach or feel like you’re coming down with a cold. It will protect your immune system, provide a burst of energy, and turmeric is the best spice imaginable for decreasing inflammation. Here’s what you’ll need:


Carrots

Ginger

Lemon

Turmeric

Banana

Pineapple

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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