Carrot, Apple and Coconut for Clear Skin

Clear Skin Smoothie with Carrot, Apple and Coconut Water

Clear Skin Smoothie – Pomegranate, Raspberries, and Mango . Smoothies are one of the easiest and quickest ways to deliver nutrients, vitamins, and anti-oxidants to the body, which are essential in preventing the growth of acne causing bacteria. Consume an acne fighting smoothie once or twice a day, and you’ll build healthy and very resistant skin cells that won’t allow acne to form.

Note the ingredients and the color of your juices as it’s all relevant to revving up your immune system and creating an environment that prevents bacteria from growing.

GREEN – consist of phyto-nutrients, micro-nutrients and vitamins, which will enhance red blood cells to deliver a consistent flow of nutrition to your skin surface.
ORANGE – will consist of Vitamin A and Vitamin C, which aid in building the healthiest acne resistant skin cells.
DARK RED, BLUE AND PURPLE – full of antioxidants and micro-nutrients which helps your immune system prevent bacteria from getting into your skin. Mix all 3 colors and you’ll get a super nutritious brown smoothie.

Coconut Water – healthy fats (lauric acid and caprylic acid) transform into potent antiviral, antibacterial, and antinfungal agents, which attack candida and bacteria inside the body. Also rich in unsaturated fats
Strawberries – contain salicylic acid which help reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots, vitamin C to help skin stay healthy and vibrant
Carrots – high in antioxidant carotenoids that help prevent the outward signs of aging from damage caused by harmful free radicals
Mango – loaded with beta-carotene (anti-aging effect), Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and minerals like copper, potassium, and magnesium that play an important part in producing collagen to firm the skin
Oranges – have a high content of citric acid, is a powerhouse of vitamin C which is essential for preventing acne, have anti-inflammatory properties that help in healing the swelling and redness around the acne.
Ginger – prevents free radical damage, contains 40 anti-oxidant elements to fight free radical damage that prematurely ages your skin, promotes collagen production, increasing elasticity, and evening out skin tone
Apple – contains fiber which can help control blood sugar, and provide bioflavonoids, which combine with vitamin C for an antibacterial effect
Greek Yogurt – has natural anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties, and probiotics that can actually prevent and control acne breakouts

Carrot Apple and Coconut for Clear Skin
thank you helloglow for the recipe inspiration

Ingredients
1 c Coconut Water
1 c frozen Strawberries
1 c Carrots
1 c frozen Mango
1 Orange, peeled and cut
1 Apple, cored
1 c Greek Yogurt
1″ Ginger, shaved or chopped
Ice (optional)

Instructions
Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Add ice if desired