CLUBURBYour body is like a sponge that soaks in all the toxins that it faces every day. It ranges from environmental toxins and beauty products to irresistible processed food. A detox smoothie can do wonders in flushing out those toxins from your body and provide vital nutrients to it. Here are 5 best detox smoothie recipes to help you detox the body and kick start your healthy lifestyle.
Best Smoothie Recipes for Detox
1. Herbilicious Weight Loss and Detox Smoothie
If you like using herbs in your food or drinks then you’ll love this healthy smoothie recipe. Rich in fiber content and antioxidants, this is one of the best smoothies for weight loss and detox.
The combo of pineapple, avocado, and banana, makes for a yummy semi-tropical smoothie. The spicy arugula, tart cilantro, and turmeric add zing to it.
To consume it for breakfast, stock up on protein by using hulled hemp seeds, and you’re set for the day!
Ingredients:
Cilantro (1/2 cup)
Arugula (1 cup)
Coconut Milk (1 cup)
Diced Pineapple (1 cup-frozen/fresh)
Banana (1)
Avocado (1/2)
Hulled Hemp Seeds ( 1 tbsp)
Turmeric (½ teaspoon)
Ginger (½ teaspoon)
Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon )
Pinch of sea salt
Pinch of black pepper
Method:
Blend together the hulled hemp seeds, herbs and the coconut milk for 1 minute. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until the mixture is smooth and thick.
Recipe Courtesy: goop.com
2. Healthy Horchata – Skin Detox Smoothie Recipe
Adopting a healthy diet means no more Mexican nights and the delicious Horchata. But with this healthy smoothie recipe, you can get both – Mexican nights and Horchata in a new avatar.
The original ingredients of rice and sugar in Horchata give way to nuts and dates in this smoothie. The assortment of nuts gives this healthy smoothie high proteins, fiber content, and nutrients.
It is one of those smoothies that detoxes your body and skin, giving it a youthful glow.
Ingredients:
Walnuts (¼ cup)
Cashews (¼ cup)
Almonds (¼ cup)
Dry Dates (3)
Ground Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
Vanilla Extract (½ teaspoon)
Salt (⅛ teaspoon)
Water (1½ cups + water for soaking according to the volume of the bowl used)
Method: In a large bowl, add the walnuts, cashews, almonds, and dates. Sprinkle some salt and fill the bowl with water until the nuts and dates are completely submerged. Let them soak for 1 hour.
Strain the nuts and keep the soaking water aside. (Don’t throw it, you can reuse it to wash your veggies)
Add the soaked nuts and dates, cinnamon, vanilla extract and 1 1/2 cups of fresh water to your blender/smoothie maker. Blend till you get a smooth and creamy consistency.
Recipe Courtesy: goop.com
3. Goji Berry Smoothie for Weight Loss and Detox
Grabbing a burger on the go-to holiday binging, we load up calories and before we know it, they all add up. There is a way to escape the calories and hit the reset button with this healthy smoothie recipe.
The goji berries and Cayenne peppers in it, boost the metabolism helping you lose weight. It gets the spiciness from Cayenne peppers and turmeric which is offset by mango and oranges. The result is a healthy smoothie for weight loss and detox.
Ingredients:
Oranges, peeled (2)
Cayenne Pepper (1 pinch)
Coconut water (1 cup)
Mango (1/4 cup fresh/ frozen)
Goji Berries (1 small handful)
Turmeric (1 pinch)
Method: Blend all the ingredients together, and indulge in this yummy smoothie, guilt-free.
Recipe Courtesy: Well+Good
4. Avocado Smoothie for Liver
If you like savories more than sweets, this veggie smoothie detox is for you. Avocados and vegetable broth make it one of the best healthy smoothies for liver detox.
Avocados are rich in compounds that help in the production of glutathione. Glutathione is the amino acid used by the body for liver detox.
Give this breakfast detox smoothie a try for a healthy liver and a healthy body!
Ingredients:
Vegetable Stock (1 cup)
Avocado (1)
Organic Miso (1 tbsp)
Salt (if the broth is unsalted, a pinch)
Almond Milk or Coconut Milk (1/2 cup)
Method:
Blend all the ingredients together. Serve it warm for enhanced benefits.
Recipe Courtesy: goop.com
5. Beets Berries Smoothie for Muscle Relaxation
Post-workout cramps are not just painful, but awfully inconvenient. We’ve all heard of hot water showers and muscle relaxers to ease the pain. But did you know that drinking a smoothie can minimize cramps and pains?
This Beets-Blueberries-Cherry smoothie is rich in antioxidants and is anti-inflammatory. It can reduce muscle damage and aches after a heavy workout.
Ingredients:
Blueberries – Fresh or Frozen (1 cup)
Seedless Red Grapes (1 cup)
Tart Cherry/Blackberry/Cranberry Juice (1 cup)
Beetroot Juice
Yogurt /vanilla flavored kefir (1/2 cup)
Ice cubes (1/2 cup)
Rolled Oats (2 tbsp)
Grated fresh ginger (1 tbsp)
Method:
Juice berries and beet. (If you don’t have a juicer, you can use pre-made Tart Cherry and Beetroot Juice. Blend them together with the rest of the ingredients, until smooth and thick.
Recipe Courtesy: Best Health Magazine
Making these smoothies can seem daunting and time-consuming. With the help of a powerful blender like Vitamix Blender, making these delicious smoothies will be a breeze.
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