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Get That Healthy Summer Glow With The Beautiful Skin Blend Smoothie 

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Get that healthy summer glow from the inside out with my delicious Beautiful Skin Smoothie Blend recipe:

Base Liquid: 

  • 3/4 cup of Almond or Coconut Milk
  • ¼ cup coconut water

Fruit:

  • ½ of a ripe banana
  • ¾ cup of pineapple 

Veggies:

  • ¾ cup of fresh kale and spinach combined (or kale only)  

Sweeteners Options: 

  • 2 packs of Stevia, honey or agave nectar (sweeten to taste)

Optional Add-ins:

  • Vanilla Protein Powder – 1 scoop
  • Super Green Powder – Trader Joes -1 scoop
  • 1-2 tbsp of Hemp Protein Powder
  • 1 tsp Coconut Oil 
  • Slice of fresh ginger and/or tumeric

Did you know?

Kale

  • Kale is among the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.
  • Kale is loaded with powerful antioxidants like quercetin and kaempferol. 
  • Kale is an excellent source of vitamin C.
  • Kale can help lower cholesterol, which may reduce the risk of heart disease. 
  • Kale is one of the world’s best sources of vitamin K.
  • Kale is a wonderful source of niacin/niacinamide, which is essential for good, clear skin. 

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Spinach

You may hate spinach, but it is a wonderful source of iron, folate, chlorophyll, Vitamin E, magnesium, Vitamin A, fiber, plant protein, and Vitamin C. Due to their antioxidant abilities, Vitamins C, E, and A are especially great for your skin. Spinach contains antioxidants that fight against all types of skin problems.

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Pineapple

Pineapple is an excellent source of the trace mineral manganese, which is an essential cofactor in a number of enzymes important in energy production and antioxidant defenses. For example, the key oxidative enzyme superoxide dismutase, which disarms free radicals produced within the mitochondria (the energy production factories within our cells), requires manganese. In addition to manganese, pineapple is a good source of thiamin, a B vitamin that acts as a cofactor in enzymatic reactions central to energy production. They are also great for digestion.

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Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is one of the richest sources of saturated fat with about 90 percent of calories as saturated fat. It contains lauric acid, a powerful antibacterial and antiviral agent that keeps away viruses, infections, inflammation, and acne. Coconut oil is also rich in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, which are perfect for keeping your skin moist, soft, and wrinkle-free.

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