Kale and Pepper Smoothie to Beat Acne
Clear Skin Smoothie – Kale and Pepper to Beat Acne
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.
Kale – High in vitamin E, beta-carotene, fiber, and a range of phytonutrients which all work to build healthy, clear skin
Red Bell Pepper – loaded with Vitamins C, A and K, which is essential for healthy blood vessels, plus B vitamins and fiber, rich in carotenoids that can help prevent wrinkles and increase blood circulation to your skin, and carotenoids needed to fight acne
Banana – contain phenolics with antimicrobials that treat lesions, vitamin A for inflammation
Apple – contains fiber which can help control blood sugar, and provide bioflavonoids, which combine with vitamin C for an antibacterial effect
Sunflower seeds – contain essential fatty acids like linolenic, oleic and palmitic acid, which help in the formation of collagen and elastin, have anti-inflammatory effects of free fatty acids in sebum which were found to inhibit acne
Greek Yogurt – has natural anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties, and probiotics that can actually prevent and control acne breakouts
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
Kale and Pepper Smoothie to Beat Acne
Ingredients
1 c Kale
1 Red Bell Pepper
1/2 Banana
1/2 Apple
1/4 ground Sunflower Seeds
1/4 c Greek Yogurt
1 tbls Spirulina
Ice – optional
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add ice if desired