Raid Your Fridge And Make This Gorgeous Fruit & Veg Based Green Detox Smoothie!
This delicious fruit and veg based green detox smoothie is one of my all-time favorites and one that will appeal to most people.
Not only do you get all of the fruit flavors of a smoothie, but you also get a whole load of your daily vitamins and minerals needs from the vegetables.
However, organic is the way to go with this smoothie as you would want to avoid herbicides and pesticides that can impede on your detox progress.
Furthermore, this smoothie is a great one for going “off piste”. Check out what you have in your fridge and pull out anything green – chances are that you will have all the ingredients you need for making a lovely, fruit and veg based green detox smoothie …
The Many Health Benefits of a Fruit And Veg Based Green Detox Smoothie
The nutritional benefits of this smoothie will vary depending on what you put in it. However, if you follow the recipe, here are some of the key benefits.
Cucumbers are rich in antioxidants as well as a lot of vitamin K. The high water content in cumbers make them ideal for smoothies. In addition, cucumbers are great for your blood pressure and heart rate.
Apples are packed with nutrients as well as natural fiber. Even though apples can be sweet, they score low on the glycemic index and will not cause a spike in sugar levels.
The health benefits of spinach are many. In fact, studies show that spinach can be very efficient against oxidative stress.
Kiwis (also called Chinese gooseberry) are great for improving your skin, eyes and heart health.
Contrary to popular belief, avocados do not make you fat. In, fact it is a super food and should is among the healthiest foods in the world.
Finally, celery – this amazing vegetable is not only an excellent source of antioxidants, it is also full of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin B6.
Want to learn more about some of the ingredients? Check out our informative articles:
- Cucumber’s Health Benefits And Nutritional Content
- Apples’ Health Benefits And Nutritional Content In Brief
- Spinach’s Health Benefits And Nutritional Content In Brief
- Avocados’ Health Benefits And Nutritional Content In Brief
Delicious Fruit & Veg Based Green Detox Smoothie Recipe