Blueberry and Banana Detox Smoothie
How to Make the Best Detox Smoothie
Blueberry and Banana Detox Smoothie. Detoxing is said to eliminate toxins from your body, improve health, and promote weight loss. As your body can eliminate toxins on its own through the liver, kidneys, digestive system, skin, and lungs – only when these organs are healthy can they effectively do their jobs to eliminate unwanted substances
And here’s where this Blueberry and Banana Detox Smoothie comes in. Simply blend up this nutrient and antioxidant filled drink and help your body boost the cleansing process. And it’s pretty darn tasty too 🙂
INGREDIENT BENEFITS
Bananas – have antiviral and antifungal properties that can help promote healthy gut flora, and their fiber helps to support daily detoxification by sweeping the intestines clean
Blueberries – a powerful healing food; high in potassium and vitamin C; rich in anthocyanins, antioxidants that reduce inflammation and protect the liver from oxidative stress
Apples – have high amounts of pectin which is a fiber that attaches to heavy metals and cholesterol in the body and helps cleanse the intestines. Apples are popular in detox recipes because they are high in fiber and water and have been found to support weight loss
Lemons – are high in Vitamin C which aids the immune system, they help your body by flushing out toxins, help aid digestion, reduce inflammation, and cleanse the system
Cucumber – a natural diuretic which helps the body flush toxins and water. They also help to fight inflammation and contain important vitamins like B Vitamins for stress and C Vitamins for antioxidants
Spinach – contains iron, niacin, folic acid, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chlorophyll, and more. Also helps detox and protect the urinary tract
Coconut milk – high in potassium, which can flush out excess water from your body
Coconut oil – is a saturated fat that can help restore lost vitamins, minerals and nutrients and helps eliminate excess sugar from the body; is thought to metabolize in the liver making it readily accessible as an energy source; can help prevent digestive and nutritional diseases
Chia Seeds – they create a gelatinous effect when added to water or digested they cleanse your insides by collecting toxins on their way out
Blueberry and Banana Detox Smoothie
Thank you Organize Yourself Skinny for the recipe base
Ingredients
1 c Blueberries
1 Banana, frozen
1 Apple, cored
1/2 Lemon, juices
1/2 Cucumber
1 c Spinach
1 tbls Chia seeds
1 c Coconut Milk
1 tbls Coconut Oil or MCT Oil
Ice/optional
Instructions
Add all ingredients to your blender and blend well. Add the ice for your desired smoothie consistency