This is a list of potential smoothie ingredients along with a one or two word description of what they can do for you. I figure, whether you know what they are doing for you or not, they will do their good work. But, I find it nice to be aware of what benefits I'll be getting and picking and choosing according to what I think I may need in the moment.
I usually use two or three from each category.
THE GREENS
SPINACH – everything CUCUMBER – cleansing
KALE – health CABBAGE – cancer fighter
BOK CHOY – slimming CARROT TOPS - cleansing
SWISS CHARD – balance blood sugar CILANTRO - detox
COLLARD GREENS – fiber PARSLEY – filter flush
ROMAINE – vitamin C MINT - detox
ARUGULA – vitamin packed CELERY – antioxidant
BEET GREENS – better sleep BASIL – detox
THE SUPERFOODS
CHIA SEEDS – everything GOJI BERRIES – vitamins
COCONUT OIL – metabolism boost SPIRULINA – protein
FLAX SEED – detox HEMP PROTEIN - protein
CACAO POWDER – immune system MACA POWDER – power!
CAMU POWDER – vitamin C ACAI - filling
THE FRUITS
GRAPEFRUIT – weight-loss CARROTS – skin
LEMON – diuretic, cleanser PEACH – cleanser
ORANGE – fiber AVOCADO – liver, vitamin E
LIME – skin, heart BANANA – fat burning
APPLE – fiber, Alzheimer’s fighter BLUEBERRIES – brain
FIGS – fiber CRANBERRY – respiratory
KIWI – wrinkles DATES – iron
PINEAPPLE – fiber MANGO – kidneys
PEAR – cleanser BEETS – anti-inflammatory
THE ADD-INS
RAW HONEY – antibiotic, allergies VANILLA EXTRACT – stress
MAPLE SYRUP – skin, stomach NUT BUTTERS – protein
RAW AGAVE – energy YOGURT – probiotic
CINNAMON – menstrual balance GINGER – anti-inflammatory
TURMERIC – anti-inflammatory
