Skinny Green Smoothie
I get asked all the time, “how do you get your glowing skin?”, and my response is always, “eat your greens”. In this case, drink your greens.
Greens are uplifting to the spirit and high in antioxidants called phytonutrients. Those antioxidants fight free radicals that can cause aging, and eating or drinking a variety of greens each day ensures that you’re getting a variety to nourish your body.
This week I was inspired by a big bag of ORGANIC grapefruits and some reading I’d done about grapefruit and it’s cleansing properties. Grapefruit’s been indicated as beneficial for weight loss, cleansing, detoxification, and boosting your energy.
This smoothie is a double whammy of goodness. And I love the way it tastes.
Here you go.
Ingredients
1 head romaine lettuce
1 large cucumber
4 leaves kale
1 whole grapefruit, peeled
16-20 oz. pure water
Preparation
1. Blend in your high speed blender.
2. Simplicity rules with this one!!
3. You could add the following: banana for sweetness, and celery or parsley would be nice too.
Get the GLOW baby!!
jodie / 5.22.2011
This looks so good. I have not tried it yet but I feel cleansed already.:) This is on the menu this week.
Holli Thompson / 5.22.2011
It is amazing, having one right now:)
Erin / 5.22.2011
Is this the recipe for one serving?
Holli Thompson / 5.22.2011
This makes a big pitcher..about 40 ounces or 4 large glasses full. I drink this all morning long.
Leslie / 5.22.2011
What is the life span of the drink? Can it be refrigerated to drink the next morning?
Gerardo Somoza / 5.24.2011
I love reading all your e-mail’s Holli tried your smoothie I feel so much better since I follow your advise (when ever possible)
Kathleen / 8.4.2011
I cannot have grapefruit — is there something that can be substituted but still as good and skinny?
Holli Thompson / 8.4.2011
Hi Kathleen, You can substitute another fruit like mango, apple or pear, or a combination, if citrus is not allowed. I also love
lemon and fresh ginger. Have fun with it:)