Drinking green smoothies ensure that you consume more nutrients and live enzymes in a meal than you may eat for days.
The taste of the fruits is more dominant, making it a great way to get your children to consume more vegetables.
How To Make A Green Detox Smoothie
Using a high-speed blender, such as Blendtec or Vitamix, ensures that the smoothie is liquefied, making it way easier to digest. Place all the ingredients in the blender and process until smooth and creamy.
Green smoothies are an excellent part of a weight loss program, they are low in fat, high in fiber, water, and nutrients, and can easily replace a meal.
They keep you satisfied because they are high in fiber and they also boost energy. They are quick and easy to prepare and can be stored in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for two days.
Here are the reasons why my Green Smoothie Detox is so great because it contains the following:
- Almond milk is low in fat but high in protein, it contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Spinach or Kale – Leafy greens lowers the risk of heart disease, cancer. They are high in fiber, calcium, Vitamin C, folic acid, and magnesium. Increase intake of fiber helps with weight loss
- Pineapple is one of the healthiest foods, it contains bromelain, a digestive enzyme that is key to weight loss, it also is high in antioxidants including Vitamin C which is important for maintaining a strong immune system, reducing the risk of cancer and fine line and wrinkles.
- Bananas are high in fiber, so they aid in weight loss as well.
- Avocado contains a lot of minerals and vitamins, it helps promote weight loss and reduce cholesterol and it helps to make your smoothie extra creamy/.
- Ginger- Anti-inflammatory, soothes the stomach and boosts the immune system
Other Green Smoothie Recipes To Try
Nutrition
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Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1-2 frozen bananas, I love 2
- 1 cup spinach, leaves or kale
- 1/2 medium avocado, peeled, pitted
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger, or 1 small knob (optional)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and process until smooth.
- Serve immediately with crushed ice
I love your green smoothie!!!😁😁 I used too much ginger next time I will measure. 😥😥😥
I’m happy you enjoyed it. Yes you can cut back on the ginger next time.
Yummy! I used 2 bananas but think from the sweetness I have could cut back to 1. I also used canned pineapple as that was all I had ( in juice). Very delicious!
Thank you for your abosolutely beautiful blog and wonderful nourishing recipes!
Holly you are welcome, my pleasure!
Will it work w/o the bananas?
Yes it will, substitute with a pear.
Can I drink this twice a day?
Absolutely.
Definitely need this!
A yummy way to detox. Thank you Healthier Steps.
Thank you Helena, it is!
Would this have high sugar levels with 2 bananas?
You can start with one banana and see if you like the taste, I believe you will love it with one.
Excellent! Very nutritious! Love getting my veggies through smoothies.
Thank you Joyce.