Detoxing is one of the best ways to cleanse your body of excess toxins. The liver does a lot in helping your body to rid itself of toxins; however, you can help jumpstart and accelerate the process by drinking a detox smoothie.
This article will teach you how to make one of the easiest detox smoothies ever. The ingredients are so affordable that you can even have one of these smoothies every day if you want to.
Detox Smoothie
Ingredients:
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (Vitamin C + liver support)
- 1 apple (rich in fiber + immune-boosting antioxidants)
- Parsley (diuretic + anti-inflammatory)
- Chopped celery root (rich in fiber + digestive health)
- 1 tbsp. of flaxseed ground (omega-3s + gut-cleansing fiber)
- 1 tsp. cinnamon (regulates blood sugar + anti-inflammatory)
How to prepare:
- Take a clean blending cup and place ½ a cup of fresh lemon juice in it.
- Add 1 apple, diced into cubes.
- Add a handful of parsley.
- Add some chopped celery root.
- Add 1 tbsp. of flaxseed.
- Add 1 tsp. of cinnamon
- Blend everything until you get a smooth consistency.
- Pour your lime green-looking smoothie into a cup and enjoy.
Top 3 Benefits Of Including A Detoxing Smoothie Into Your Diet
Now that you know how easy it is to make this smoothie, we thought you might like to know some of the benefits of including such a detoxing smoothie in your diet.
1. Obtain A Natural Energy Boost
It’s no secret that detoxing the body will give you a natural energy boost. Most toxins in our bodies come from our refined and processed foods. These foods can leave us feeling slugging, and we don’t have much energy to do anything. Fortunately, our smoothie contains ingredients that will give you the energy you need. Take the lemons used in the recipe above as an example. They provide vitamin C and potent antioxidants that help restore your body’s natural alkaline/acid balance.
2. Reduce Weight
Detoxes have been known to aid with weight loss. A good diet combined with exercise and good nutrition goes a long way in fighting off the bulge. Detox smoothies like the one above can be a great snack throughout the day. These smoothies are low in calories and make for the perfect go-to snack when you get the munchies.
3. Boost Your Immune System
Eliminating harmful toxins from your body means that your immune system doesn’t have to work overtime to prevent you from getting sick. A detox smoothie a day like the one above, which contains apples (which have great immune system strengthening properties), is helpful when it comes to boosting your immune system.
Conclusion
Don’t waste another day thinking about ways to lose weight, boost your immune system, or how to increase your energy. Now you know you can derive all these benefits from this detox smoothie.
Note: This smoothie is meant to support a healthy lifestyle, not replace medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider before beginning a detox regimen.