Green Cucumber Detox Smoothie

By Bailey1_

Parsley is a diuretic which means it’ll stimulate kidney activity to flush out toxins. The chlorophyll found in Parsley is terrific for blood purification by removing heavy metals.

Consuming Cilantro has been proven to be one of the most effective methods to remove heavy metals from our bodies. Heavy metals are found everywhere – they’re in pesticides and herbicides used to grow our food, in our water sources and everyday products such as shampoo and deodorant. More and more studies are finding that heavy metals are a contributing source of disease and other health issues.

Lemons are great for restoring the natural pH balance in your body. Everyday we consume food that is very acidic including wheat, sugar, beer and meat. Our body wants to maintain a pH level of 7.365 – adding lemons (and other greens) to your diet will help stabilize your pH level resulting in a stronger immune system.

Remember when you were a kid and your mom gave you ginger ale when you had an upset stomach? Ginger reduces inflammation and has been shown to be effective at fighting symptoms caused by a head cold or the flu. It also helps digestion and can calm an upset stomach.

Spinach is the ultimate superfood, it’s cheap, readily available, low in calories, high in chlorophyll, loaded with vitamins and minerals and it’s difficult to find a superior food in terms of protein per calorie.

Ingredients

• 1 Handful of Spinach
• 1/2 Lemon, Peeled
• 1 ″ of grated ginger (frozen)
• 1/3 cucumber
• 1 Small Handful of Cilantro
• 1 Small Handful of Parsley
• 1 Cup of Water
• 1 Apple (Optional)

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from greensmoothieforbeauty.com

Preparation

Step 1

If the ginger isn’t frozen peel it, otherwise grate it right in
Peel the lemon
Blend it!