Spinach and Avocado Smoothie for Acne
Acne Fighting Smoothie – Spinach and Avocado
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.
Spinach – high in antioxidants that fight against skin problems, contains Vitamins C, E, and A which are great for your skin.
Avocado – contains omega-9 fatty acids that provide moisture in the epidermal layer of skin, oleic acid that helps reduce redness and inflammation, contains a large amount of healthy monounsaturated fatty acids that keep skin moisturized
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
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
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 and Avocado Smoothie for Acne
Ingredients
1 c Spinach
1/2 Avocado
1/2 Apple
1/4 c Greek Yogurt
1 c Coconut Water
1 tbls Spirulina
Instructions
Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Add ice if desired