In today’s blog post, we will be sharing 3 quick smoothies for glowing skin and to improve overall health! Are you guilty of neglecting your skin these past few months? We are all passionate about our skin and health care, but sometimes due to the pressure of work, or other issues we are guilty of neglecting our skin. Then when our skin starts to get pale and/or dry— reflecting the neglect— we look for a quick-fix with scrubs and other cosmetic products. Truth is, the key to glowing and blemish-free skin doesn’t lie in your use of cosmetics only, but in treating the problem from the inside out.
Smoothies are thick, creamy drinks with shake like consistency, that are derived from two or more basic ingredients — a base mix and liquid. Most smoothies are made by blending a variety of ingredients — ranging from fruits, vegetables, yogurt, nuts, or seeds — along with your liquid of choice, like fruit juice, dairy or nondairy milk. The flavors and/or textures vary depending on the ingredients used. These yummy smoothies are super easy to make and packed full of nutrients. It will help your liver detoxify, provide your body with antioxidants and fiber which will help clear up your skin. These quick smoothies for glowing skin will help you look radiant, right in time for the holidays!
Top 3 Delicious and Quick Smoothies for Glowing Skin this Christmas
Kale, Kiwi and Banana Green Smoothie
This kale kiwi banana smoothie is packed with enough nutrients to benefit both your skin and overall health. This thick and yummy smoothie tastes slightly sweet and fruity.
Kale has loads of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. It is particularly high in vitamin K, which may help tighten skin for a firm appearance. It is also an excellent source of Iron and vitamin C— even more than an orange! Further more, it supports your liver function and aids the natural detox process of the body.
Kiwi is also rich in antioxidants, carotenoids, polyphenols, vitamins C and E which are all great for your skin.It is naturally alkaline and helps to counter the effects of acidic foods. This helps to regulate and keep a good pH balance, which improves your skin’s appearance.
Bananas are packed with many nutrients such as Potassium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Manganese, and are also great for your skin. It can help prevent fine lines as it hydrates your skin to help give you a healthy and glowing skin.
What you will need to make this Kale, Kiwi, Banana mix
1 cup kale or spinach
2 medium bananas
1/2 cup kiwi
2 small apples (optional)
How to Prepare:
Simply add all ingredients into your blender and blitz until smooth and creamy. You can alter the consistency if it’s too thick.
Spinach Green Detox Smoothie
This spinach green smoothie is healthy, great for your skin and will help your body detox. This nutrient rich smoothie is paired with apples, lemon and lime to help mask the flavor and give it a mildly fruity/sweet flavor.
Spinach is a green leafy vegetable that chock full of fiber and contains vitamins A,C and K. It is also rich in nutrients like iron, potassium, folate, carotene, and magnesium. Spinach is essential for collagen production and also helps regulate oil production in skin.
As stated earlier, apples contain in Vitamin A and C, which helps brighten your skin and maintain your skin’s waterproof barrier. They are beneficial to your health as it boosts your intake of ascorbic acid and keep your skin glowing.
Lemons and limes like oranges are similarly chock-full with vitamin C and antioxidants. They contain antioxidants that help ward off free radicals that can damage your skin.
Thanks to the citric acid present in them, lemons and limes help to gently brighten dull skin to promote healthy and glowing skin. They also aid iron absorption, that is, when paired with iron-rich foods like spinach, it increases your body’s ability to absorb iron.
Ingredients: Spinach Green Detox for Glowing Skin
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 green apples
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- freshly squeezed lime juice
How to Prepare:
Just add all ingredients into your blender and blitz until smooth and creamy. You can alter the consistency if it’s too thick.
Quick Smoothies for Glowing Skin: Carrot, Orange and Apple Mix
This carrot orange and apple smoothie tropical mix is flavorful and sweet. Not only will this amazing smoothie boost your immune system to help fight cold, but it will also help your skin glow right in time for the holiday season!
Carrots are really nutritious and an excellent source of fiber, Vitamins A,C, and K. They rich in antioxidants and filled with beta carotene, carotenoids, as well as potassium. When absorbed by our bodies, these nutrients and antioxidants help boost collagen production, prevent wrinkles and fight off dullness to help you achieve glowing skin.
Apple are packed full of vitamins A, C and B complex, fiber, phytonutrients, and antioxidants. Apples are beneficial to your skin as they help get rid of pathogens and excess oil as well as accelerate skin cell rejuvenation. Consuming adequate amounts of apple can help brighten your skin a bit to achieve an even skin tone.
Oranges are popularly known to be filled with Vitamin C. This high Vitamin C content helps in protecting your skin from sun damage. They are also associated with brightening dull skin, gently fading hyper pigmentation and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
What you will need to make this Carrot, Orange, Apple mix
- 2 whole raw carrots (chopped)
- 1 medium sized oranges
- 2 small red apples (sliced)
- 1 medium sized orange
- ice
How to Prepare:
Simply add all ingredients into your blender and blitz until smooth and creamy. You can alter the consistency if it’s too thick.
TIP: When making green smoothies with leafy veggies, it’s essential to start small and slowly increase the quantity as you get used to the taste. For a delicious tasting smoothie, try combining leafy greens with fruits like bananas, apples, or berries.
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