Pear, Apple and Lettuce Smoothie for Clear Skin

Clear Skin Smoothie with Pear, Apple and Lettuce

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.


INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Lettuce – High in vitamin E, anti-oxidants, beta-carotene, fiber and a range of phytonutrients, greens can help with acne. High in water content for hydrating skin
Pear – are full of fiber, a crucial nutrient for your skin, also have vitamin C which fights free radicals
Apple – contains fiber which can help control blood sugar, and provide bioflavonoids, which combine with vitamin C for an antibacterial effect
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
Lemon – helps reduce oil, contains antiseptic qualities which helps kill bacteria that lead to acne, helps reduce redness and inflammation 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


Pear Apple and Lettuce Smoothie for Clear Skin

Ingredients
1 c Lettuce
1 Pear
1/2 Lemon
1/2 Apple
1/4 Sunflower Seeds
1 c Coconut Water

Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth

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