Berry and Spirulina Smoothie for Acne

Acne Control Smoothie with Berries and Spirulina

Berry and Spirulina Smoothie for Acne. 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 smoothies 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 – consists of Vitamin A and Vitamin C, which aid in building the healthiest acne resistant skin cells.
DARK RED, BLUE AND PURPLE – consist 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.


INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Greek Yogurt – has natural anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties, and probiotics that can actually prevent and control acne breakouts
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
Protein Powder – contains protein that is essential for generating healthy skin and nails. The collagen and amino acids found in whey protein help maintain skin’s elasticity and firmness.
Berries – chockful of potent antioxidant compounds known as phenolics to help control free radicals, contain the antioxidant ellagic acid, which may help decrease wrinkling
Flaxseed – contains antioxidants, Vitamins, very rich in Omega 3, 6 & 9 that help the skin
Banana – contain phenolics with antimicrobials that treat lesions, vitamin A for inflammation
Spirulina – facilitates faster cell turnover that helps skin heal faster, wards off free radicals and eliminates toxins from the skin to increase skin metabolism, and prevents candida overgrowth that can cause acne breakouts
Spinach – high in antioxidants that fight against skin problems, contains Vitamins C, E, and A which are great for your skin


Berry and Spirulina Smoothie for Acne

Ingredients
1 c Greek Yogurt
1 scoop of Protein Powder Powder
1 tbls Spirulina
1/2 Banana
1 c frozen mixed Berries
1/2 fresh Spinach
1 tbls of ground Flaxseed
Ice

Instructions
Blend all ingredients in blender. Add ice for desire consistency

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