This cool and refreshing green smoothie is a great recipe to get a jumpstart on your goal to lose weight and flush out bloat, the leftovers from overindulgence and toxins from the holiday!
And by now you know we’re always creating more of these recipes! Have you tried our Slimming Raspberry Mint Detox Spritzer or our Citrus Strawberry Flush or our Melon Mint Slimming Tea (which rocks cold or warm!), just to name a few?
Not only is this detox recipe high in potassium so it will flush bloat from sodium and restore normal fluid balance, but it’s got some veggies that help the liver in it’s detoxification stages. Plus, it’s high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Manganese—all which help fight free radical damage—so it’s the perfect way to start your day! Plus, for just 64 delicious calories, you can’t go wrong!
Slim Green Smoothie
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups spinach
1 cucumber
1/4 cup carrot juice
1 apple
1/4 cup orange juice, calcium fortified
1/4 cup coconut water
1 tsp lemon juice
1 cup diced pineapple
Directions:
Simply add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Then divide evenly into 4 servings and enjoy!
Nutritional Information, per 1 serving
64.4 calories, 0.3g fat, 0.0mg cholesterol, 32.1mg sodium, 275.1mg potassium, 16.1g carbohydrates, 2.6g fiber, 1.0g protein
This recipe has 60.6% of the recommended value of Vitamin A, 52.5% of Vitamin C, 42.9% Manganese!
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- 1-1/2 cups spinach
- 1 cucumber1/4 cup carrot juice
- 1 apple
- ¼ cup orange juice, calcium fortified
- ¼ cup coconut water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- Simply add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Then divide evenly into 4 servings and enjoy!