METABOLISM & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Metabolism-Boosting Green Detox Smoothie
June 21, 2018
An alkalizing and metabolism-boosting clean smoothie can elevate your energy and nourish your body.
This smoothie delivers a super high dose of Vitamin C along with anti-inflammatory ginger and turmeric that will strengthen your immune system to fight off colds. The almond butter adds a heart-healthy measure of fats to support brain function and the grapefruit will wake you up and start your day on a healthy high.
This smoothie is perfect for breakfast , a snack, or even with a meal for a boost of those greens for added nutrition. Keep reading to learn about why we love this smoothie and how you can make it at home.
Vitamin C
The grapefruit and lemon juice are a great source of vitamin C, which is important for our overall health, helps to fight inflammation , and even produce collagen for healthier hair and strong nails.
Healthy fat
The almond butter is a great source of healthy fats , which promote hormonal balance and brain health, boost metabolism, regulate blood sugar, and help to improve hair, skin and nail quality. Other great options you could include are avocado, coconut meat, or a handful of your favorite nuts or seeds.
Anti Inflammatory
Ginger and turmeric both contain anti-inflammatory properties that have been shown to help reduce inflammation, improve immunity, and even help with bloating and digestive troubles.
Metabolism boosting detox green smoothie recipe.
Ingredients
- ½ cup grapefruit
- juice of ½ lemon
- 1 cup of spinach
- 1 sprig parsley
- 1 scoop Rebuild Vanilla Protein
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1” piece ginger, peeled
- ½” teaspoon ground turmeric
- ⅓ cucumber, peeled
Directions
Add all ingredients to a high powered blender and blend for 30 seconds.
Jackie is the Director of Coaching Services at Parsley Health. She has over eight years of health coaching experience, both in person and virtually, in functional medicine settings. Before joining Parsley Health she worked for Dr. Frank Lipman in his NYC practice. She holds a Health Coaching Certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition as well as additional training from the School of Applied Functional Medicine.
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