detox smoothie

 i am so in love with my new detoxifying smoothie creation.
it is perfect for a summers day to share with your mom out in the sun.

it tastes so fresh and clean i can't get enough of it and neither can my senses.
i would say it smells like cucumbers but doesn't taste like any particular vegetable included.

for me it is just enough sweetness, which comes from the berries and banana however you can use vanilla almond milk as a water substitute for more sweetness and a more creamier taste. use my ingredients as a base or for inspiration and play around with it to your liking.

ingredients:

•  3/4 cup berries - frozen raspberries & black berries
• 1/2 cup cucumber- peeled and sliced
• 1 banana- sliced
• 1 1/2 cups water or vanilla almond milk
• 1 1/2 cup loosely packed kale
• 2 handfuls spinach
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

how to:

1. cut up and prepare all your ingredients
2. put it in your mixer - i use a nutribullet; check taste! need sweetener?  

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this drink is full of essential nutrients and vitamins.

kale: one of the healthiest superfoods on the planet! no joke. pack these in whenever you can your body will thank you. low calories, high iron, high fiber, antioxidants, high vitamin K, A, C, high in calcium, antioxidants, great ant-imflammatory food and detoxifies your liver.

berries: contains phytochemicals that protect your cells from damage, flavonoids to keep your memory sharp, fiber to control diabetes, heart health, weight control, lower blood pressure and fight cancers.

spinach: high in vitamin K, A, magnesium, high fiber, calcium, protein, cancer fighting antioxidants, lower blood pressure, cardiovascular health, brain health.

parsley: antioxidant nutrients: flavonoids, wonderful source for vitamin A & C, source of folic acid for herat health, protects from rheumatoid arthritis, much more useful than decorating food!

chia seeds: lowers cholesterol, aids digestion, stabilize blood sugar, packed with omega 3's, fiber, calcium, manganese, phosphorous, protein, improve heart health,

cucumber: high water content, minerals essential for skin care, lignans fight cancer, control blood pressure, dietary fiber helps with digestion, joint health by strengthening connective tissues, relieve gout and arthritis pain, diuretic- eliminates waste products, aid in weight loss, cures diabetes.

banana: vitamin C, potassium, manganese, vitamin b6, fiber, easy to digest, amino acids, excellent source for carbohydrates your primary source of energy.

almond milk: dairy-free and has less calories than a cup of skim milk. wonderful source of calcium, vitamin D and E.