Many of the so called healthy smoothies that available are loaded with sugar. To get the best nutrient value of out of your Smoothies or Shakes follow my fool proof plan.

The Ultimate Cleansing Smoothie

In a Blender Combine:
+ FLUID
1 Cup/8 ozs of water, unsweetened coconut, almond or hemp milk.
Add 3-4 cubes of ice or freeze the milk. (If using frozen fruit skip this step)

+ FAT
1 tablespoon of Flaxseed oil, Grape seed oil or 1/2 an Avocado

+ PROTIEN
Whey Protein Powder, Pea Protein, or SP Complete Protein Powder
Handful of nuts for added protein and fiber

+ FIBER
Chai Seeds, Wheat Germ or SP Whole Food Fiber. This step can be optional if you have a sensitive stomach.

+ FRUIT
1 Cup of Fruit, (Frozen Fruit makes the shake thicker) Choose Berries, Apple, Pineapple, Orange, Kiwi, Mango and or 1/2 of a Banana

+ VEGGIES
2 Cups of veggies: Spinach, Kale, Celery, Cucumber, Parsley, or Carrot etc.

+ SPICE
Use Lemon, Lime, Ginger, Vanilla Extract, cinnamon, or Mint etc.

Here are some Sample Combinations: Have fun and experiment!

Protein Powder
Water
Frozen Berries
1/2 of a Banana
Flax seed oil
Spinach
Whole Food Fiber
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Protein Powder
Water
Avocado
Pineapple
Spinach or Kale
Walnuts
Ginger
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Protein Powder
Unsweetened Coconut Milk
Chia Seeds
Blue Berries
Spinach
Cinnamon