10 Delicious Detox Smoothies

Simple Sippables

Forget everything you thought you knew about a liquid detox. These easy, 1-step smoothies are bursting with good health, and you definitely won't have to plug your nose while drinking. We asked 6 of our favourite smoothie gurus what their favourite, most flavourful flushes were, and the results are in. The verdict? Nourishing yourself with neutralizing, detoxifying, antioxidant-packed drinks is even tastier than it looks. Grab your blender and get ready for the smoothie detox of your life! If these aren't enough check out my previous smoothie post

Berry Breakfast

Serves 2

Don't let its pink-liciousness fool you. The berries turn on detoxifying enzymes and ginger Prevention Food Director Lori Powell.
stimulates digestion in this recipe from

Directions

COMBINE all ingredients in blender, adding lemon juice to taste.
PUREE until smooth.
POUR into 2 chilled glasses.

NUTRITION (per serving):

112 cal
1 g protein
26 g carb
3 g fibre
1.5 g fat
0 g sat fat
56 mg sodium

Ingredients

1 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries
3/4 cup chilled unsweetened almond or rice milk
1/4 cup frozen pitted unsweetened cherries or raspberries
1 1/2 Tablespoon honey
2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
1-2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

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The Super Green

Serves 2  PREP TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

Powerful detox action masquerades as another delicious shake from Prevention's Lori Powell (it's pictured here with the Berry Breakfast Smoothie.) The celery and parsley that contribute to its bright green color are diuretics that help rinse toxins from your system. Kale and mango are superfoods bursting with nutrition that support your cleanse.

Directions

COMBINE all ingredients in blender.
PUREE until smooth.
POUR into 2 chilled glasses.

NUTRITION (per serving):

160 cal
3 g protein 
39 g carbs 
5 g fibre 
0.5 g fat
0 g sat fat
56 mg sodium

Ingredients

1¼ cups chopped kale leaves (stems and tough rib removed), preferably Lacinato (also known as dinosaur)
1¼ cups frozen cubed mango
2 medium ribs celery, chopped
1 cup chilled fresh tangerine or orange juice
¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh mint

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Hale to the Kale

Serves 1-2

This batch batch comes from Katrine van Wyk, holistic health coach, nutrition coach, and yoga teacher. These powerful detox smoothies keep in the fridge for a day, so feel free to make several rounds at once, van Wyk says.

Ingredients 

½ pear
¼ avocado
½ cucumber
½ lemon
handful of cilantro
1 cup kale (packed)
½ inch ginger
½ cup coconut water
1 scoop protein powder (hemp, pumpkin or pea works great!) 
pure water

Directions

BLEND all ingredients.

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Sweet Spirit

Serves 1-2

Another one from Katrine van Wyk, don't fear its dark colour and mossy smell: spirulina—a form of micro-algae—is a mega-healing detox agent.

Ingredients

½ banana
½ cup blueberries
¼ avocado
½ cup almond milk
1 teaspoon spirulina
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (hemp, pumpkin or pea works great!)
pure water

Directions

BLEND all ingredients.

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Alkalinity Bliss

Serves 1-2

Katrine van Wyk  has suggest this one for prevention A single teaspoon of chia seeds packs almost 2 grams of fibre!

Ingredients

½ pear
¼ avocado
1 packed cup spinach
¼ cup coconut water
1 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 scoop protein powder (hemp, pumpkin or pea works great!)
pure water

Directions

BLEND all ingredients.

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Belly Soother

Serves 1-2

Katrine said this is one of the best smoothies you can take to sooth that tummy of yours! Treat your
tummy to a healthy dose of probiotics, found in tangy kefir.

Ingredients

1 cup papaya
1 cup coconut kefir, coconut yoghurt or cultured coconut milk
juice from ½ lime
1 tablespoon raw honey

Directions

BLEND all ingredients.

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Smooth Operator

Serves 1-2

This greenie features the crunchy root vegetable jicama, which is rife with vitamin C.

Ingredients

5 large Romaine lettuce leaves
½ Granny Smith apple
¼ avocado
½ cucumber
½ cup jicama
handful of cilantro
1 whole lime
4 scoops of hemp protein
1 medjool date
pure water

Directions

BLEND all ingredients.

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Morning Glorious

Serves 2

These next four recipes come from wellness activist Kris Carr's new book, Crazy Sexy Kitchen. "Cucumber is the perfect base since it yields lots of mild and refreshing juice and minerals, and it’s a fountain of alkalinity," Carr says.

Ingredients

1 large cucumber
A fistful of kale
A fistful of romaine
2 or 3 stalks celery
1 big broccoli stem
1 green apple, quartered
½ peeled lemon, quartered
WASH and prep all ingredients.

JUICE all ingredients.

Directions

WASH and prep all ingredients.

JUICE all ingredients.

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Crazy Sexy Goddess

Serves 2

"The avocado, cucumber, greens, and coconut water will shower your cells in alkalinizing goodness," Carr says. "An alkaline inner environment helps your body’s systems operate optimally."

Ingredients

1 avocado*
1 banana
1 cup blueberries
1 cucumber
A fistful of kale or romaine or spinach
Coconut water (or purified water)
Stevia, to taste, and/or a sprinkle of cinnamon or some cacao (optional)

Directions

*If desired, use coconut meat, raw almond butter, or nut milk in place of avocado. You can also add super foods like cacao (to taste) and/or 1 to 2 tablespoons of E3Live.
IN a high-speed blender, blend all ingredients until smooth.

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Strawberry Fields

Serves 2

Berries of shortcake fame are also great for a detox. "Strawberries are phytonutrient factories, supplying your body with a bounty of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant nutrients," Carr says.

Ingredients

3 cups cashew or nondairy milk of your choice
2 cups fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 small orange, peeled
1 banana
1½ cups loosely packed spinach

Directions

IN a high-speed blender, blend all ingredients until smooth.

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