5 smoothie recipes to fuel a disease-free body

5. Metabolism Boosting Morning Green Smoothie

Ginger is a natural vasodilator, meaning it helps the blood circulate more easily and promotes a healthy metabolism. Green tea has an antioxidant known as epigallocatechin (EGCG) that also boosts the metabolism.

Both of these ingredients are in this fat-burning breakfast smoothie, along with pineapple and avocado.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 ice cubes
  • 1 cup green tea
  • Two 5.5-ounce containers non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups stemmed and chopped spinach or kale
  • 1 medium Granny Smith apple, unpeeled, cored and chopped
  • ½ cup of 100% juice, like pomegranate juice OR ¼ cup frozen pineapple tidbits
  • ¼ avocado, chopped
  • ¼ cup frozen pineapple tidbits
  • ½-inch fresh ginger

DIRECTIONS:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

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Joyce Hollman

By Joyce Hollman

Joyce Hollman is a writer based in Kennebunk, Maine, specializing in the medical/healthcare and natural/alternative health space. Health challenges of her own led Joyce on a journey to discover ways to feel better through organic living, utilizing natural health strategies. Now, practicing yoga and meditation, and working towards living in a chemical-free home, her experiences make her the perfect conduit to help others live and feel better naturally.

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