glowing skin smoothie recipes

  1. why is this smoothie good for your skin?

  • Drinking water is really important to have a beautiful skin. If your skin is not getting the sufficient amount of water, the lack of hydration will present itself by turning your skin dry, tight and flaky. Dry skin has less resilience and is more prone to wrinkling. So drink at least 2 liters (about 68 fl oz) if you want a radiant, healthy, younger skin.

  • Flax seeds are the richest vegetable source of omega-3 fatty acid, is a potent anti-inflammatory, minimizing irritation, redness and inflammation of the skin. It can also relieve skin rashes and some chronic conditions such as rosacea, acne, dermatitis and psoriasis. The essential fatty acids found in flax seeds help keep your skin hydrated and smooth in appearance.

  • Banana fruit has nutrients that are essential for the skin. They contain significant amounts of vitamin C and B6, which plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity and elasticity of the skin.
    In addition, the large amount of antioxidants and manganese present in banana protect the body from damage caused by oxygen free radicals which lead to premature aging of the skin.

  • Raspberries come with a very high content of antioxidants. It is a well-known fact that antioxidants make your skin age slowly. Red raspberries contain anthocyanins, the nutrients which are extremely essential for maintaining a youthful skin and a beautiful complexion too. Raspberry seeds contain high amount of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. These are found to be great for treating skin-related conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

  • Dates are moderate sources of vitamin-A, which is known to have antioxidant properties and essential for vision. Additionally, it is also required to maintain healthy mucous membranes and skin.

ingredients

  • 2 cups water (500 milliliters)

  • 1 tbsp flax seeds

  • 2 bananas

  • 2 cups frozen raspberries (260 grams)

  • 6 dates

instructions

Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Leafy greens are another good source of carotenoids—just one cup of kale has nearly 10 times the minimal amount you need per day. (And not to worry about taking in too many cartenoids or vitamin A, says Danoff—there's really no way you'll OD on vitamin A with normal serving sizes of whole foods; the concern would be if you were taking a supplement and popped way too many.) 

SERVINGS: 2

1¼ c chopped kale leaves (stems and tough rib removed)
1¼ c frozen cubed mango
2 med ribs celery, chopped
1 c chilled fresh orange juice
¼ c chopped flat-leaf parsley
¼ c chopped fresh mint

COMBINE all ingredients in blender. Puree until smooth.

NUTRITION (per serving) 160 cal, 0.8 g fat, 0.1 g sat fat, 54 mg sodium, 38.3 g carbs, 4.6 g fiber, 4 g protein

3. Coconut Water Smoothies are my new favorite healthy smoothie option! This one in particular is GREAT if you want healthy, glowing skin.

  • Avocados are rich in healthy fatty acids as well as antioxidants and vitamins.

  • Carrots are powerful for anti-aging (give me all the carrots).

  • And strawberries are high in Vitamin C, helping our bodies make collagen.

  • Finally, coconut water is automatically re-hydrating and is a great source of potassium and magnesium.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 cup coconut water

  • 1 avocado peeled and chopped

  • 1 cup baby carrots

  • 1 cup frozen strawberries

  • 1 cup frozen mango

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Place all ingredients in a high powered blender and blend until well combined and totally smooth. If it's too thick, add a bit more coconut water.

  • Enjoy!

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