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The Little Green Detox Smoothie
What is it about the color green that makes us feel healthy? I honestly don’t know, but I know I feel great when I make the decision to have a ‘Little Green Detox Smoothie’ for breakfast. Refreshing and not too filling, here’s how to make one for yourself.
health benefits
Wondering what’s so healthy about these ingredients? Here’s a few bullet points.
- Lemon juice. Drinking lemon juice first thing in the morning jump starts your metabolism causing you to burn fat faster. It has also been proved that it helps with indigestion. If you have an indulgent lunch or dinner, it may be the cure you need.
- Ginger. Starting your day with ginger powder may help with your workouts too. Ginger creates a detoxifying component in your sweat called dermcidin, a germ-fighting compound that helps reduce bacterial infections.
- Collagen. This can be a tricky ingredient if you’re vegan, but it has tons of health benefits. Two of which include hair health and anxiety relief. Hair growth has a few critical components, collagen being one of them. My hair became healthier after adding it into my diet. Collagen also contains glycine. This tiny amino acid has been linked with balanced stress hormone levels therefore reducing anxiety for some.
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The Little Green Detox Smoothie
flexitarian, vegan, vegetarian
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- 1 scoop vegan, vanilla protein
- handful of power greens (spinach, kale, or other greens of your choice)
- 1/2 apple (sliced)
- 1/3 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- Lemon juice to taste
- Sprinkle of ginger powder
- 1 scoop collagen (optional)
Tip #1
If you’re feeling bloated, try making this without the protein and add about 5 ice cubes instead.
Tip #2
If you have time, make this with fresh ginger, but only use a tiny amount. It’s healthier and refreshing!
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10 min.
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Directions
- Combine greens, celery, apple, and pineapple chunks into blender.
- Add protein, powdered ginger, collagen (if using it), coconut water, and lemon juice.
- Blend until all ingredients are well-mixed.
- Enjoy a delicious, detoxifying smoothie!
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Cassie McCracken
Cassie McCracken is the Atlanta-based founder of Well & Wanderful who's passionate about helping others live a meaningful life. A graduate of the University of Tennessee's Haslam College of Business, she began her career in the media industry but quickly realized that the corporate sector may not be as fulfilling as she had hoped. As a result, she created W&W in an effort to help others find a balance between career, everyday life, and their passions. When she's not traveling with her husband and beagle, you can probably catch her with her nose in a book or planning another W&W experience.
