7 DELICIOUS AND DETOXIFYING GREEN DRINKS TO HELP CLEAR YOUR SKIN ..

posted in All on 8/10/2013

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Mint is a powerful blood detoxifier and reduces bloating. Lemon detoxes the blood as well, but it also flushes toxins from the liver and kidneys and aids in digestion. The taste of refreshing mint pairs nicely with the lemon in this smoothie, creating a light and delicious green-colored drink.

Recipe: Ingredients: 3 cups water Juice of 1 lemon 1 inch piece of ginger 4 inch piece of cucumber ¼ cup mint 1-2 handfuls ice Directions: Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

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This green drink looks red because of the cherries, but actually contains kale. Kale is a dark leafy green and is very detoxifying to the body. It contains sulfur for liver detox, vitamin c for hydrating and replenishing, and fiber for detoxifying your digestive system.

Recipe: Ingredients: 1 cup frozen cherries 2-4 kale cubes or a handful of fresh kale 1 cup non-dairy milk (I use SoDelicious® Coconut Milk Beverage) 2 cups water 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract Liquid vanilla stevia to taste (Optional)

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The frozen pineapple in this green smoothie makes it taste icy and delicious. It makes the perfect summer detox breakfast. The baby spinach boosts immunity, is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, live enzymes.Fresh ginger gives this smoothie zing with the added benefits of boosting digestion

Recipe: Ingredients: 3 cups frozen diced pineapple 3 cups fresh baby spinach 1 cup frozen diced banana 1 celery rib (optional) 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger (start with less and add more if desired) 1 Tbsp. chia seeds juice from half a lime Directions: Combine all of the ingredients in a blender

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Oranges contain strong antioxidants (vitamin c) to help flush toxins and boost your immunity. Oranges are also rich in fiber to help better your digestion.

Recipe: Ingredients: 1/2 Banana 1 Orange – Peeled 1 inch Fresh Ginger 1/2 Lime 1 Radish 1 Tbs Chia Seeds 1 Green leaf (Cabbage, Kale, bok choy, Beet leaf) (Handful Mint Leaves and Stevia to sweeten – Optional) 1/2 to 1 Cup of Spring Water - more or less depending on how thick you want

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Strawberries are packed with vitamin c, which will help you detox and clear your skin. Vitamin c has actually been shown to be anti-aging too! So not only will this drink clear your skin, but it will also help protect it for later. Cucumbers also flush toxins from your body and clear your skin.

Recipe: Ingredients: 3/4 cup frozen strawberries 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and sliced 1 large frozen banana, broken into pieces 1 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk (or alternate milk) 1 1/2 cups kale, loosely packed, stems removed (you can also use spinach) Large handful of spinach

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Mango contains live digestive enzymes, detoxifying vitamin c & antioxidants. Mango contains enzymes that if you leave slices on your face and wash it off with warm water it helps prevent acne! Blueberries contain an abundant amount of cancer-fighting antioxidants that help with anti-aging

Recipe: Ingredients: 1 banana 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1/4 cup frozen mango big handful of spinach 1/2 cup fat free lactaid (or almond milk) Directions: Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

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Even though the first smoothie was a powerful detoxifier, a green juice will beat out a smoothie anytime. That is because the nutrients are so condensed and you don’t have any fiber so it’s easy to digest.

Recipe: Ingredients: 5 stalks of Kale or Spinach 3 Apples 1 Lemon 1 Cucumber Directions: Juice the ingredients in a juicer. Strain if desired. Makes 16 ounces of juice.