Yummy Detoxifying Smoothie 12/01/2009
Ooooh yeah! This smoothie is sure to get things moving when you are feeling a bit stuck inside! Whether you have eaten your fill of refined flours, sugars, had too much to drink in the form of alcohol, or just want somthing tasty and different from the regular green smoothie then this is where it is at! Blend together the following ingredients, sit back and enjoy! 1 apple 1 pear 1/2 bunch parsley 3 Tblsp. Flax Oil 1/2 tsp. turmeric 1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger juice of 1/2 lemon sweetener of your choice (stevia, raw honey, a couple pitted dates) Pears are rich in copper, vitamin c, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. Apples too, are fiber rich, rich in vitamin a, phosphorous, abundant in Quercetin, a flavonoid, which helps prevent the growth of prostate cancer cells. Turmeric, it's main ingredient curcumin has amazing benefits to the skin and joint health; it can be used as an antiseptic by creating a paste and put directly on cuts, and scrapes; Taking turmeric on a regular basis helps in the reduction of fats, aiding in weight loss; Turmeric has been shown to be an anti-inflammatory and help in alleviating pain associated with arthritis; it is used to treat psoriasis and helps restore damaged skin. Flax oil is one of the richest sources of Omega-3 acids; flax seed oil essentially contains Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids, Vitamin B, Potassium, Lecithin, Magnesium, Fiber, Protein and Zinc. It tends to work like a multi-vitamin! Lemon juice helps the liver to detoxify and function well. Enjoy! CommentsLeave a Reply |
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