Feeling like you need a reset post summer? While I’m not a big fan of the word “detox” as it is often used in relation to a super-restrictive diet or juice cleanse that leaves you feeling overly deprived and teaches you nothing in the long run. However, I do believe in periodically cleansing the body with plant based foods. Why? Our built-in detoxifications systems (liver, kidneys, digestive tract, lymphatic system, respiratory system, and skin) are constantly working extra hard to clear out the harmful toxins found in food additives, air pollution and our overly stressful lives. The good news? You can enhance these processes with food, which is why I’ve created this delicious detox smoothie to help you depuff and get your body back on track!
- 6 oz coconut water or water
- ½ a medium avocado
- 1 celery stalk, halved
- ¼ cucumber, quartered
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- Handful of spinach or kale
- ½ inch fresh ginger or 1 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ inch fresh turmeric or ½ tsp ground turmeric
- Sprinkle ofblack pepper
- Add all ingredients into a high speed blender and mix until well combined. Enjoy immediately!
Love, Jax
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