| A green smoothie is simply a fruit smoothie with | | | | while drinking green smoothies, you know that they |
| green vegetables mixed with it. Ideally, a green | | | | are doing their job. It may take up to a week for |
| smoothie contains about 40% greens to about 60% | | | | the side effects to go away, but when they do, you |
| fruits. Adding more greens can cause your detox | | | | will notice an increase in energy, healthier skin and |
| symptoms to be more severe, so it is not usually | | | | hair, a more regular digestive system, and many |
| recommended. Some of the best greens to use are | | | | other great things. |
| kale, collards, romaine lettuce, parsley, and spinach, | | | | When detoxing with high-nutrient green smoothies, |
| though other green, leafy vegetables may be used. | | | | you should choose fruits that you enjoy eating, since |
| Depending on how big your serving is, drinking green | | | | they will be the primary flavor of the smoothie. |
| smoothies can provide up to eight servings of fruits | | | | Although greens are added, you do not really taste |
| and vegetables per day. Since green smoothies | | | | them, which is a plus for people who do not enjoy |
| provide so many vitamins and nutrients, there are | | | | the flavor of them. You should use fruits and greens |
| many benefits to drinking them. People who drink | | | | that are organic because they will be free from |
| them report weight loss, clearer skin, and increased | | | | pesticides and also provide more nutrients. Also, using |
| energy levels, among other things. Perhaps the | | | | a high-speed blender is a great idea because it breaks |
| greatest benefit that they provide is the ability to rid | | | | the cell walls of the fruits and vegetables, making |
| our bodies of toxins. When used for detox, there are | | | | absorption of the nutrients much easier. |
| several different plans that can be followed for | | | | All that you will need to create your own green |
| different periods of time. The most effective plan | | | | smoothie is fruit, greens, water, and a blender. Some |
| consists of consuming only green smoothies, organic | | | | of the most popular fruits are apples, bananas, |
| fruits and vegetables, and drinking water. | | | | strawberries, blueberries, peaches, mangoes and |
| Detoxing with high-nutrient green smoothies is very | | | | pears. Some people opt to add some avocado to |
| natural and effective. Because these smoothies | | | | increase the thickness of their smoothies, but |
| contain high levels of protein, enzymes, and fiber, | | | | bananas will have a similar effect. Dates and other |
| they are extremely healthy. Of course, since they | | | | nuts can also be used in small amounts to enhance |
| remove the toxins from your body, side effects | | | | the flavor. Below is a basic recipe that makes two |
| should be expected. Some of the side effects of | | | | quarts of green smoothie: |
| detoxing include fatigue, aching, flu symptoms (sore | | | | 1 cup of kale |
| throat, body aches), changes in bowel movements | | | | 1 whole mango |
| (diarrhea, constipation), acne breakouts or rashes, | | | | 1 cup water |
| and an increase in cravings. These side effects do | | | | Simply put the ingredients in the blender and blend |
| not last long and should be looked at in a positive | | | | until smooth. |
| way. When you notice any of these side effects | | | | |