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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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
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 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
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 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
