Gone on a bit of a junk food bender lately? Sure it's fun in the moment, but it can leave you feeling bloated and can even lead to breakouts. A green smoothie is a great way to change the channel (and assuage your guilt) — this recipe contains healthy greens like lettuce and kale, as well as bananas and apples that will make drinking your veggies feel like a treat. (via myhealthmynature.com)
Blend together:
· 4 romaine lettuce leaves
· Handful of kale
· Some parsley sprigs
· A small lemon
· A whole apple cut into cubes
· A banana
· A cup of water
· Ice cubes
· 2 tablespoons of flax seeds
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Recipe via myhealthmynature.com
Blend together:
· 4 romaine lettuce leaves
· Handful of kale
· Some parsley sprigs
· A small lemon
· A whole apple cut into cubes
· A banana
· A cup of water
· Ice cubes
· 2 tablespoons of flax seeds
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Recipe via myhealthmynature.com
Cucumbers are not only for your puffy eyes — they make delicious smoothies as well! With cucumber as its main ingredient, this smoothie recipe from Women's Health is fiber-rich and loaded with potassium. Add in some cantaloupe for a boost of vitamin A and C (which will encourage cell turnover and production of collagen), and you've got yourself a refreshing summer treat.
Blend together:
· A medium cucumber peeled and chopped
· 1/2 c chopped cantaloupe
· 1/2 c chopped papaya
· A small lemon
· Ice cubes
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Blend together:
· A medium cucumber peeled and chopped
· 1/2 c chopped cantaloupe
· 1/2 c chopped papaya
· A small lemon
· Ice cubes
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Berries are a smoothie staple for a reason: They taste great and they're super rich in antioxidants. This smoothie recipe by Elena from as Easy as Apple Pie contains all the berries we love: strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. A dollop of Greek yogurt adds in a decadent, creamy texture, while honey adds in a little extra sweetness (and when no one's looking, you can sneak a tiny bit of kale in there too).
Blend together:
· 1/4 c kale
· 1/4 c strawberries
· 1/2 c blueberries
· 1/2 c raspberries
· Greek yogurt
· 1/4 c water
· 1 t honey
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Blend together:
· 1/4 c kale
· 1/4 c strawberries
· 1/2 c blueberries
· 1/2 c raspberries
· Greek yogurt
· 1/4 c water
· 1 t honey
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