Authors: Mark Hyman
Tags: #Health & Fitness / Diet & Nutrition / Diets, #Health & Fitness / Body Cleansing & Detoxification
Serves: 1 Prep time: 5 minutes
1 tablespoon raw almond butter
¼ avocado
1 kale leaf, stem removed
¼ cucumber, peeled
¼ lime, peeled and seeded
8 to 10 chopped fresh mint leaves
½-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled
½ teaspoon extra virgin coconut butter
¼ cup hemp seeds (see note below)
1 tablespoon chia seeds (see note below)
1 cup water
2 to 3 ice cubes, depending on how cold you like your drinks
optional: ¼ jalapeño chili, seeds removed
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth.
NOTE
:
To activate the enzymes in the seeds and nuts in any smoothie recipe for easier digestion, you can soak them ahead of time. Fill a bowl with enough water to cover the seeds or nuts and soak for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight if time permits.
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 cups):
437 calories, fat 35 g, saturated fat 5 g, cholesterol 0 mg, fiber 10 g, protein 18 g, carbohydrate 20 g, sodium 21 mg
Serves: 1 Prep time: 5 minutes
1 tablespoon raw almond butter
3 raw walnuts (see note below)
1 cup water
½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries
¼ avocado
½ teaspoon fresh gingerroot, peeled
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon flaxseeds (see note below)
2 to 3 ice cubes, depending on how cold you like your drinks
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth.
NOTE
:
To activate the enzymes in the seeds and nuts in any smoothie recipe for easier digestion, you can soak them ahead of time. Fill a bowl with enough water to cover the seeds or nuts and soak for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight if time permits.
Nutritional analysis per serving (1½ cups):
calories 318, fat 26 g, saturated fat 3 g, cholesterol 0 mg, fiber 9 g, protein 8 g, carbohydrate 16 g, sodium 8 mg