Apple and Greens Detox Smoothie
Detox with an Apple and Greens Smoothie
Apple and Greens Detox Smoothie. Detoxing is said to eliminate toxins from your body, improve health, and promote weight loss. As your body can eliminate toxins on its own through the liver, kidneys, digestive system, skin, and lungs – only when these organs are healthy can they effectively do their jobs to eliminate unwanted substances
Here’s where detoxing smoothies come in. Simply blend up this nutrient and antioxidant filled drink and help your body boost the cleansing process. This Apple and Greens Detox Smoothie is pretty darn tasty too 🙂
INGREDIENT BENEFITS
Spinach – contains iron, niacin, folic acid, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chlorophyll, and more. Also helps detox and protect the urinary tract
Apple – have high amounts of pectin which is a fiber that attaches to heavy metals and cholesterol in the body and helps cleanse the intestines. Apples are popular in detox recipes because they are high in fiber and water and have been found to support weight loss
Celery – rich in vitamin K, contains many anti-inflammatory substances that help lower inflammation, supports healthy liver function and digestion
Cucumber – a natural diuretic which helps the body flush toxins and water. They also help to fight inflammation and contain important vitamins like B Vitamins for stress and C Vitamins for antioxidants
Coconut Oil – is a saturated fat that can help restore lost vitamins, minerals and nutrients and helps eliminate excess sugar from the body; is thought to metabolize in the liver making it readily accessible as an energy source; can help prevent digestive and nutritional diseases
Limes – are high in Vitamin C which aids the immune system, they help your body by flushing out toxins, help aid digestion, reduce inflammation, and cleanse the system
Ginger – ability to cleanse the body by stimulating digestion, circulation, and sweating. Its digestive actions may serve to cleanse the build-up of waste and toxins in the colon, liver, and other organs
Chia Seeds – they create a gelatinous effect when added to water or digested they cleanse your insides by collecting toxins on their way out
Apple and Greens Detox Smoothie
thank you greenblender for the recipe base
Ingredients
1 1/2 c Spinach
1 Apple, cored
2 Celery stalks
1/2 Cucumber – chopped
1/2 Lime – juiced
1 tsp Coconut Oil
1/2″ Ginger – peeled, chopped
1 tsp Chia Seeds
1/2 c Water
Ice
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add ice for your smoothie consistency
