A detox drink on an empty stomach will give you a good start of the day. Juices or smoothies will make you feel good as it is rich in vitamins and minerals. These nutritious antioxidant drinks will boost a healthy immune system and digestive health and will help to cleanse away the effects of the harm full toxins from your system. The build up of toxins in the system will start showing as weight gain, constipation, lower immunity, body odour, bad breath, bloating and indigestion. 

A smoothie is a drink made from pureed raw fruits or vegetables using a blender. A smoothie has a liquid base as fruit juice/ vegetable juice or dairy such as milk, yogurt curd, ice cream.

Smoothies are part of many cuisines like Indian, Mediterranean, middle east, etc. The West Coast of the United States began selling smoothies in the 1930s associated with the invention of the electric blender. The actual term “smoothie” was being used in recipes and trademarks by the mid-1980s. In India, milk-based smoothies such as lassi made out of curd, sugar, and ice or crushed ice, milk sugar, and fruits are polpular.

The fiber in these smoothies helps slow digestion, and gives a satiety feeling, and helps to stabilize blood glucose levels. Smoothies can also be used as meal replacement for weight loss. Those suffering from any diseased conditions should consult a Nutritionist or Dietitian before selecting the smoothies.

There are two types of fiber, both types are present in different types of fruits and vegetables. Insoluble fiber helps to attract water to the intestines and moving everything through the system. It is found in foods like cucumbers, celery, carrots, nuts, and seeds.

Soluble fiber has several health benefits, including helping to lower blood cholesterol, slowing the absorption of carbohydrates from foods, and feeding the beneficial bacteria in the gut. It is found in foods such as oats, apples, citrus fruits, berries, nuts, and seeds.

Orange Smoothie

Ingredients

1. Orange – 100 gms
2. Carrot – 100 gms
3. Ginger – 1/2 tsp
4. Chia seeds – 1 tsp
5. Lemon juice – 1 tsp

Method

1. Wash and clean the carrot and remove the seeds and skin of oranges and blend with ginger in a blender
2. Squeeze lemon juice
3. Serve chilled with soaked chia seeds.

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Green Detox Smoothie

Ingredients

1. Kiwi – 50 Gms
2. Spinach – 50 Gms
3. Cucumber – 70 Gms
4. Celery – 10 Gms
5. Honey  – 5 gms
6. Water as required

Method

1. Wash and clean all the ingredients and blend well.
2. Serve chilled.

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Red Magic Smoothie

Ingredients

1. Watermelon – 50 gms
2. Carrot –    50 gms
3. Pomegranate – 50 gms

Method

1. Wash and clean all the ingredients and blend well.
2. Serve chilled.

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ABC Smoothie

Ingredients

1. Apple – 50 Gms
2. Beetroot – 30 Gms
3. Carrot – 50 gms
4. Lemon Juice – 5 Gms

Method

1. Wash and clean all the ingredients and blend well.
2. Serve chilled.

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Sunshine Smoothie

Ingredients

1. Carrot – 50 Gms
2. Papaya – 50 Gms
3. Tomato – 50 Gms
4. Pineapple – 50 Gms
5. Ginger  -5 Gms
6. Lemon Juice – 5 Gms

Method

1. Wash and clean all the ingredients and blend well.
2. Serve chilled.

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Oats Surprise Smoothie

Ingredients

1. Rolled Oats – 1 Tbsp

2. Strawberry- 50 Gms

3. Skim milk – 200 ML

4. Cinnamon Powder – 1/3 Tsp

5. Flaxseed Powder – 1 Tsp

Method

1. Wash, clean and chop apple.
2. Blend all the ingredients in a blender
3. Serve Chilled.

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