This smoothie, also created by Kennedy, uses flaxseed oil, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that are beneficial for skin health, says Koff.
Blend
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
1 banana
1 cup orange juice
1 cup Oikos Organic Vanilla Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup Stonyfield organic fat-free milk
1 tablespoon flaxseed oil
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Sweet & Salty Chai Lassi
Billy Brigtsen, a chef in New York City, created this smoothie recipe using skin-healing spices.
Blend
3 green cardamom pods, crushed
3 black peppercorns
3 cloves
1 whole allspice berry
1/2 tablespoon grated ginger
1 cup water
Directions:
Place the above ingredients in a small pot and simmer for a few minutes, until the water is reduced to 1/4 cup. Cool, then blend with:
16 ounces Green Valley Organics kefir
4 tablespoon maple syrup
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Fruit Fusion
According to Ginn, antioxidants also help prevent blemishes. So if you want radiant and clear skin, we recommend trying this supercharged smoothie. Filled with anti-aging antioxidants like vitamins C and E, this healthy smoothie is a nutrition powerhouse designed to leave your skin glowing. "The zinc in the smoothie can also help heal rashes, reduce inflammation and prevent clogged pores," Ginn says. "The selenium present in the flaxseed may also help to reduce the risk of cancer."
Blend
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup papaya
1/2 cup frozen pineapples
1/2 banana
1/2 Ripe avocado (peeled)
1 tablespoon of grounded flaxseed
2 scoops of hemp powder
Add ice as desired
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Creamy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
More hemp -- plus vitamin C-rich orange and healthy fat-filled avocado -- makes this healthy smoothie recipe a great alternative to a sugar-filled dessert, says Koff.
Blend
1 cup hemp milk
1-2 tablespoons hemp protein powder -- preferably vanilla-flavored
1 orange (peeled and sliced)
1/2 avocado (peeled and sliced)
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Noni Colada
Coconut water kefir is another great non-dairy smoothie ingredient, and it's loaded with probiotics -- the "good" bacteria that help keep our digestion running smoothly (and our skin clear as a result). The pineapple in this smoothie recipe, created by raw vegan chef Jason Andrew Wrobel, also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, helping to calm puffy, irritated skin.
Blend
10 ounces coconut water kefir
Handful ice cubes
4 ounces frozen pineapple chunks
1 teaspoon dried noni fruit powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of sea salt
Sweetener to taste (half dropper-full of vanilla stevia is great)
Sick of hearing what you can't drink if you want perfect skin?
Coffee. Booze. Soda. Even fruit juice is a no-no. What's a thirsty gal to do? The answer: Healthy smoothies.
You can sip your way to a clear complexion (and bonus -- a slimmer waistline) with delicious and healthy smoothies that are good for your skin.
Ashley Koff, R.D., a celebrity dietitian and author of "Mom Energy," says every woman can benefit from firing up the ol' blender for healthy smoothie recipes. "Smoothies are a great way to get all of the nutrients you need for beautiful skin in just one drink," says Koff. "Even better, since they're so easy to make and take with you, they can replace the junky, highly-processed fast food that's so bad for your skin."
That's why we asked Koff and six other experts to create 15 healthy smoothie recipes that would satisfy our blend ambition.
The nutritious combinations of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and good-for-you fats in these healthy smoothies are especially good for your skin, says Koff. "They are packed with essential fatty acids, which calm puffiness and redness. They're loaded with antioxidants, which keep wrinkles and sagging to a minimum. And many of the ingredients here are also alkalizing, which helps the body release skin-irritating toxins."
Are you frantically dusting off your blender yet? Yeah, us too. Discover all the best healthy smoothie recipes here.
