7 detox shakes against Christmas excesses
The Christmas holidays, in addition to being loaded with gifts, carols and movies full of love and gingerbread cookies, are filled with numerous lunches and dinners that are abundant, generous in calories and almost always laden with unhealthy drinks even if they do not contain alcohol.
After so many days of partying, our body ends up saturated with toxins and waste substances that affect its normal functioning and people who suffer from ailments , such as cholesterol or hypertension, tend to get worse, if they do not control their diet. But even if we do not have any physical disorder, normal levels can also unbalance us, in addition , our mood can also change us, it can increase fatigue, insomnia, etc.
A suitable way to get back in shape after the Christmas binges would be to lighten our diet by expanding the consumption of vegetables, greens and fruits. A healthy proposal that is very fashionable lately are smoothies or detox shakes. These are a good way to include more vegetables and fruits in our day to day . Its main benefit is the large amount of minerals, vitamins and antioxidant agents that they provide. In addition, they are very energizing, keep the skin hydrated and cause a satiating effect, thanks to its high fiber content.
Index
1 PINEAPPLE, AVOCADO AND SPINACH SMOOTHIES
Ingredients for 2 shakes
- 180 ml. From mineral water
- 200 gr. fresh pineapple in chunks
- 1 ripe avocado (medium size and pitted)
- 2 cups of spinach
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Preparation
We put all the ingredients in a jug blender or blender on high speed, until everything is well crushed . If we want a creamier or finer smoothie, it is best to put the maximum speed in the blender. This shake will make us feel more deflated, lighter and lighter since pineapple is rich in manganese, vitamin C, fiber, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and also reduces wrinkles . Spinach provides us with calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus. Regarding their vitamin content, they are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E , vitamin K, as well as vitamins of group B (B6, B2, B1) and folic acid (vitamin B9).
2 SMOOTHIES VERDE
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups full of kale (or spinach, chard, any broad leaf)
- 1/2 cucumber, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 small lemon, peeled
- 1 ripe banana, frozen
- 100 grams of natural pineapple, frozen
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 / 2-1 teaspoon spirulina powder
- 240 ml of almond milk
- 250 ml cold water
- 1 handful of crushed ice (optional)
Preparation
All the ingredients are mixed in a blender or blender at high speed, until the mixture is smooth and creamy . The properties of this smoothie are very beneficial since the amount of vegetables , fruit and seeds is very varied and complete. Cabbage provides us with fiber, antioxidants, calcium, vitamin A, iron, magnesium; the banana has a lot of fiber, potassium, vitamin B6 , vitamin A and chia seeds provide us with vegetable protein, omega 3, calcium among other properties. All these ingredients together keep our bodies nourished, hydrated and energized . After drinking this smoothie, you will surely feel regenerated, deflated and lighter.
3 BEETROOT SHAKE
Ingredients
- 2 beets, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 carrots, peeled
- 1 manzana Smith
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 5-10 capsules of spirulina
- 1 teaspoon of sesame and flax seeds
Preparation
We do as in the other shakes, we place all the ingredients in the blender glass and blend everything very well. The beet has among its nutrients vitamins B9, C, A and B3, in addition to potassium. Spirulina contains an astonishing variety of nutritional elements: vitamins, minerals , essential fatty acids, proteins, nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), chlorophyll, and a wide range of phytochemicals. That is why this shake is highly recommended and complete.
4 GREEN TEA, GRAPE AND APPLE SHAKE
Ingredients
- Green tea (natural)
- 120 ml of boiling water
- 1 apple
- 150 grams of bank grape with or without seeds
Preparation
We beat all the ingredients at high speed. The advantage of this shake is that it contains green tea, which is one of the best antioxidants that exist, detoxifies the body and also helps to lose weight if we have weight problems , which after these holidays we almost always have to lose a few pounds. added. Apples eliminate toxins and grape cleanses the intestine and prevents constipation. A very affordable detox smoothie to prepare and very effective.
5 BASIC JUICE DETOX
Ingredients
- 2 carrots
- 1 celery
- 1 apple
- Chlorella powder
Preparation
We blend all the ingredients. Chlorella is a genus of green algae. It is a rich source of protein that contains a large amount of essential amino acids, as well as being high in antioxidants, chlorophyll, beta-carotene, a large number of vitamins and phytonutrients . This algae is a great ally of our body, it has a multitude of beneficial properties among them, it strengthens the immune system, the ability to eliminate toxins from the body , detoxification of the liver, intestines and blood, it also binds to toxins and metals. heavy expelling them from our body. For this reason, this shake is one of the most ‘detox’ of all those exposed.
6 DETOX CON ESPINACAS BABY
Ingredients
- A handful of baby spinach
- The juice of half a lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 mango
- 3 slices of pineapple natural or in its juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chlorella
- A cup and a half of mineral water
Preparation
We blend all the ingredients at high speed so we will have a light and smooth shake. A good glass of this smoothie hydrates us and provides us with vitamins since it contains spinach and pineapple which is very rich in manganese, vitamin C, fiber, it is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. In addition, the mango has a great antioxidant power, since it has significant amounts of the 3 most important free radical anti-free nutrients: vitamins C and E and beta-carotene (provitamin A); it also gives us tartaric and malic acids. Ginger is a very complete food. It is rich in vitamins B and C, in addition to being also rich in minerals such as aluminum, phosphorus, calcium and chromium, we can also point out its contribution of amino acids or essential oils that are very important for health.
7 DETOX FRUIT SHAKE
Ingredients for a serving
- 1/2 banana
- 1 piece (small) celery
- 1 lima
- 1/2 pomelo
- 1 small golden apple
- 100 ml blueberry and blackberry juice
- 3 strawberries
- 100 ml mineral water
- 1 tsp ground ginger
Preparation
First we squeeze the lime, the grapefruit and put it in the blender glass along with the pulp. Add the banana, apple, strawberries and celery, all chopped; we beat well. Finally, add the blueberry juice and water, mix very well and put the ginger powder, beat so that everything is mixed. If its taste is a bit bitter, we can add a tablespoon of honey. It is convenient to consume it freshly made . This smoothies with the lime and grapefruit that it contains provides antioxidants that are good for the skin, vitamin C and a lot of fiber. It is antibacterial, liver cleanser, balances pH, etc. all this will make us feel more dynamic and active . It also contains blueberries, blackberries and strawberries that are very antioxidant and detoxifying.
ABOUT DETOX SHAKES
Detox shakes have become very fashionable and are a very healthy and perfect complement to our daily diet . This must be clear when incorporating them into our diet since the shakes are not intended to replace meals but to complement them especially at breakfast time, mid-morning or at snack time. If we misuse them, we will make a fatal mistake for our digestive, emotional, and general health in the long term .
If we decide to increase the consumption of smoothies, it is important to follow certain guidelines such as, not to substitute them for all the vegetables or fruit that we consume per day, that is, we can have a smoothie in the morning or in the afternoon, but the rest of the day we have than to eat vegetables, greens and fruit whether they are raw or cooked . It is also important to know that these shakes should contain 70% vegetables and a maximum of one or two fruits. The best thing is to limit the pieces of fruit since if we put a lot of it we will increase the sugar intake all at once and this can harm us more than benefit us.
The best way to enjoy a good detox shake is to prepare it at home . In this way we can put the vegetables and fruits that we like the most. It is a good idea to add spices, seeds, nuts, or cereals such as oatmeal. If we buy it already made, we must take a good look at the ingredients and make sure that they do not contain added sugar and that they do contain more vegetables than fruits.
Smoothies or detox shakes are a good formula to help us ingest the necessary amount of vegetables or fruit that they recommend to be well nourished and healthy. Also, if we have overindulged in food , sweets or drinks at Christmas parties, taking a healthy detox shake to eliminate toxins and harmful substances from our body is a good option, we just have to do it responsibly and logically to benefit from them.
I began to be interested in nutrition from a very young age (I am currently 25 years old), but it was not until adolescence that I knew that I would dedicate my life to this career. I am the mother of a beautiful 5-year-old girl whom I adore and plan to instill in her all the values that guide us towards a healthy and balanced life. I was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, where I currently live, and have my own practice where, of course, I practice my profession as a nutritionist.