During Holiday dinners and parties, or after Thanksgiving meal, you may consume just too many carbs, sugar and fats. There is this feeling of over done it. With the 3 day detox, which is a manageable way to control your weight and health, you could achieve it. It is also a good way to curb your sugar intake. Don’t wait for the New Year. Leap into the New Year’s resolutions now and give it a boost. Try it! Turn a new leaf at any month of the year, and jump into the green smoothie detox for the next 3 days. Find 3 days on your calendar where you have a break from parties and dinners for the 3 Day Detox. That is the best time to do it. Actually, now that some of us spend more time at home, it is most likely a great time to do it.
Benefits:
- Increases your vitamins, minerals and antioxidants intake
- Healthy smoothie which satisfies hunger
- Keeps you hydrated
- Gets your skin glowing
- Veggies and fruits are full of fiber
3 Day Detox Smoothie:
2 servings
Ingredients:
2-4 leaves of kale/1-2 cup baby kale
1-2 cup baby spinach
1 apple (red is sweeter than green. It is your choice)
1 small cucumber or half big cucumber
1 cup broccoli
3-4 stems of cilantro
½ clove of garlic
1 nail size ginger
1 nail size turmeric
¼ lemon (with the peel)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
¼ tsp cinnamon
2 cups water or as needed
Instructions:
Wash all the ingredients. Cut the veggies and the fruits. Blend all together. Add more water as needed. You may want to prepare ahead the washed ingredients in a zip lock for the next days. Keep them in your freezer. It would be easier just to pick up the bag and throw the content into the blender for each meal.
Note:
Sugar content in a sweet apple is about 19 grams. In a greet apple the sugar content is 17 grams. If you can, skip the apple, or any fruit. Instead, add a few drops of Stevia.
Tip:
Add ½ tbsp. Chia seeds. Though they contain fat, it is a healthy fat, which 5 of which are omega-3s.
To your health!
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