The Celery blends perfectly with other ingredients which makes this detox smoothie so versatile. As long as you keep the two main components – pineapple and celery, you can add and omit fruits and vegetables without sacrificing too much flavour. For example, if you don’t like grapefruits, use oranges instead. You can also add berries for more flavour.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pineapple
- 1 celery stalk (chopped)
- 1/2 grapefruit (peeled)
- 1/2 bunch of fresh parsley
- 8-10 leaves of fresh mint
- 1 cup brewed green tea (cooled)
Add all ingredients into the blender and puree until smooth. Enjoy it.
Pineapples have very impressive health benefits. They are loaded with nutrients, and contain disease-fighting antioxidants. Pineapples may help boost immunity and suppress inflammation, can aid digestion, reduce risk of cancer and ease symptoms of arthritis.
Celery is loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, rich in fiber, supports digestion, reduces inflammation, helps lower blood pressure levels and may have anti-cancer effects. It is also high in the male pheromones, androstenol and androsterone so it acts as a natural aphrodisiac and it drastically improves male fertility and count of sperm.
Grapefruit is low in calories and rich in fibre, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. Weight loss friendly – promotes fullness and reduces calorie intake. Can be beneficial for your immune system, may improve heart health and reduce the risk of kidney stones.
Parsley is a great source of vitamin K, A, C and other antioxidants, which help reduce the risk of serious health conditions like diabetes, stroke, heart disease and cancer.
Mint leaves are good source of vitamin A and antioxidants. They boost your immune system, treats all your stomach woes and helps with allergies and asthma. Mint leaves promotes acne-free skin, takes care of your oral health and beats morning sickness and nausea.
Green tea is considered one of the healthiest beverages on the planet. Fights inflammation, loaded with antioxidants, may lower the risk of some cancers and heart disease. It helps boost metabolic rate, increase fat burning and weight loss. Green tea may help prevent type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
