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BEAUTIFUL JUICES AND SMOOTHIES

Juices and smoothies are perfect super foods for detoxing and cleansing your system. By using a juicer or blender, the vital nutrients in fruits and vegetables are more quickly absorbed by your body. You’ll feel full and satisfied by drinking just one of these meals in a glass.

Grape Apple Kale Juice

Calories: 120 per serving (½ of recipe)

This juice recipe combines the antioxidant power of grapes and apples with nutrient-loaded kale, all in a delicious beverage. The beauty of this recipe is that you don’t need a juicer to make it-all you need is a blender.

2 cups chopped kale leaves 1 cup red seedless grapes 1 medium apple, cored and chopped

½ cup water 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed

1. Rinse the kale well and place it in the blender.

2. Add the remaining ingredients in the order listed.

3. Pulse the mixture 2–3 times to chop the ingredients and then blend them on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute.

4. Pour the juice into 2 glasses and serve immediately.

Serves 2.

Zesty Lemon Blueberry Smoothie

Calories: 160 per serving (½ of recipe)

Lemon is an excellent food for detoxing because it contains high levels of vitamin C, which transforms harmful toxins into material that can be digested by the body. Citrus fruits like lemon also support healthful liver function.

2 cups frozen blueberries 1 cup orange juice 1 medium apple, cored and chopped

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest

1. Combine the blueberries and orange juice in a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

3. Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and serve immediately.

Serves 2.

Mint Cocoa Shake

Calories: 280 per serving (½ of recipe)

Fresh herbs like mint are a valuable part of any detox diet. In this recipe, the fresh taste of mint blends perfectly with the flavors of coconut and cocoa in a cool, creamy shake.

2 cups unsweetened coconut milk ½ cup young coconut meat ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa

¼ cup raw honey ¼ cup fresh mint leaves ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender. Blend the mixture until smooth and then pour into 2 glasses to serve.

Serves 2.

Pomegranate Spirulina Juice

Calories: 120 per serving (½ of recipe)

Spirulina powder is made from dried algae, which is rich in protein and essential amino acids. Combining this powder with the strong flavor of pomegranates will help to neutralize the spirulina’s bitter taste.

2 ripe pomegranates 1 large grapefruit, peeled and halved 1 large orange, peeled and halved

1 bunch spinach leaves 1 tablespoon dried spirulina powder

1. Cut the pomegranates in half and juice them using a citrus juicer. Set the juice aside.

2. Feed the grapefruit, orange, and spinach leaves through a juicer according to the manufacturer’s directions.

3. Stir the spirulina powder into the juice.

4. Pour the juice into 2 glasses and pour some of the pomegranate juice into the top of each glass. Enjoy immediately.

Serves 2.

Amp up the detox power of your meals by making each one about 70 percent vegetables. This is easier than you may think: add a side salad, a side of steamed veggies, or even a glass of fresh vegetable juice. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different combinations.

Spinach Kale Strawberry Smoothie

Calories: 110 per serving (½ of recipe)

Strawberries are an excellent source of dietary fiber and healthful vitamins. These delicious berries also contain a chemical compound called phenols, which help boost the body’s levels of uric acid, which is essential for detoxing.

1½ cups baby spinach leaves 1 cup chopped kale leaves 1 cup orange juice 1 cup frozen strawberries

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed 1 tablespoon raw honey (optional)

1. Rinse the greens well and place them in a blender. Add the orange juice and blend the mixture until smooth.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

3. Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and serve immediately.

Serves 2.

Blueberry Mango Juice

Calories: 215 per serving (½ of recipe)

Mango contains a number of healthful vitamins and minerals as well as antioxidants. It is also a natural diuretic, which helps flush excess water and toxins from your system.

3 cups frozen mango chunks 2 cups frozen blueberries

2 cups unsweetened coconut milk 1 teaspoon almond extract Pinch of salt

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender. Blend the mixture until smooth and pour into 2 glasses to serve.

Serves 2.

Ginger Beet Juice

Calories: 120 per serving (½ of recipe)

Ginger is a flavorful spice that also helps restore healthy digestion. By stimulating the digestive system, ginger helps the body to recover from damage caused by toxins.

2 large carrots, chopped 1 medium beet, chopped 1 medium pear, cored and chopped

½ cup water 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger Juice from 1 orange

1. Wash the carrots and beets and place them in a blender. Add the chopped pear, water, and ginger.

2. Juice the orange and pour into the blender.

3. Pulse the mixture 2–3 times to chop the ingredients and then blend them on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute.

4. Pour the juice into 2 glasses and serve immediately.

Serves 2.

Pineapple Banana Smoothie

Calories: 180 per serving (½ of recipe)

Pineapple is an excellent ingredient for restoring digestive health because it contains the enzyme bromelain. Pineapple also contains a number of vitamins, including vitamin C.

2 cups fresh chopped pineapple 1 large frozen banana, sliced

1 large carrot, chopped 1 cup pineapple juice 5–6 ice cubes 1 tablespoon chia seeds

1. Combine the pineapple, banana, and carrot in a blender and pulse to chop. Add the pineapple juice and blend the mixture until smooth.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

3. Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and serve immediately.

Serves 2.

Blackberry Lemonade

Calories: 280 per serving (½ of recipe)

Blackberries are full of healthful antioxidants as well as numerous vitamins and minerals. As part of your detox diet, blackberries can also help reduce your risk for cancer.

3 cups water 1 cup fresh lemon juice

½ cup agave nectar ½ cup frozen blackberries

1. Whisk together the water, lemon juice, and agave nectar in a pitcher.

2. Chill the mixture until cold.

3. Slightly thaw and mash the blackberries.

4. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the blackberries into each glass and fill with lemonade.

5. Serve immediately.

Serves 2.

Almond Sweet Potato Juice

Calories: 160 per serving (½ of recipe)

Almonds are an essential part of any detox because they contain high levels of protein and fiber, along with a number of other vital nutrients. Almonds also contain enzymes that help stimulate healthy digestion.

1 large sweet potato, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 1 medium orange, peeled and sectioned

1 medium apple, cored and chopped ½ cup water 3 tablespoons raw almonds ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

1. Place the chopped sweet potato and carrot in a blender. Add the orange, apple, water, almonds, and ginger.

2. Pulse the mixture 2–3 times to chop the ingredients and then blend them on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute.

3. Pour the juice into 2 glasses and serve immediately.

Serves 2.

Black Cherry Vanilla Smoothie

Calories: 180 per serving (½ of recipe)

Cherries are an excellent source of antioxidants, which help to reduce inflammation. These can also help reduce uric acid in the joints, which, in turn, reduces oxidative stress.

2 cups pitted black cherries 1 frozen banana, sliced ½ cup unsweetened almond milk

3–4 ice cubes 1 tablespoon raw honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Combine the cherries and banana in a blender and pulse to chop.
2. Add the almond milk and blend the mixture until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
3. Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and serve immediately.

Serves 2.

Peachy Coconut Juice

Calories: 190 per serving (½ of recipe)

Coconut water is an excellent liquid to include in your detox diet. Not only does it help to keep your body hydrated, but it also helps improve circulation, which will enhance your blood’s ability to filter toxins.

3 cups frozen peaches 2 cups coconut water 1 frozen banana

1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender. Blend the mixture until smooth.

2. Pour into 2 glasses and serve immediately.

Serves 2.

Garden Green Juice with Nori

Calories: 100 per serving (½ of recipe)

Green vegetables are excellent for detoxing the body because they contain a variety of vitamins and minerals. Many vegetables also contain substances that help increase bile production and liver function to flush toxins out of your system.

1 cup baby spinach leaves 1 cup chopped kale leaves 1 small cucumber, quartered 1 large stalk celery

5 sprigs fresh parsley 5 sprigs fresh cilantro 1 medium pear, halved 1 tablespoon dried nori flakes

1. Feed all the ingredients except the nori through a juicer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Stir the dried nori flakes into the juice.

3. Pour the juice into 2 glasses and serve immediately.

Serves 2.

Berry Flaxseed Smoothie

Calories: 160 per serving (½ of recipe)

This smoothie is sweet and flavorful, which makes it a great option for a healthful dessert. As an alternative, try this delicious smoothie for breakfast.

1 cup frozen strawberries 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup frozen raspberries 1 cup orange juice

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed 1 tablespoon raw honey (optional)

1. Combine the berries in a blender and pulse to chop. Add the orange juice and blend the mixture until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

2. Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and serve immediately.

Serves 2.

Cucumber Kale Juice

Calories: 160 per recipe

This cucumber kale juice is easy to make and full of nutrients. In addition to meeting almost half your daily recommendation for fruits and vegetables, this juice is loaded with potassium, vitamin B, and vitamin C.

½ lemon or lime 1 English cucumber, cut into 1-inch chunks

2 large kale leaves, trimmed 1 medium apple, cored

1. Feed the lemon or lime through the juicer, followed by about half of the cucumber chunks.

2. Add the kale leaves next, followed by the apple and the remaining cucumber.

3. Pour the juice into a glass and serve immediately.

Serves 1.