You learn something new every day. Did you know that aloe is not just for sunburn and that it has internal healing properties as well as external ones? It can boost the immune system, help detox your body, lower cholesterol and blood sugar, is excellent for digestion and can assist in weight loss. Various studies have been done showing the health benefits, with other studies corroborating the findings.

According to Lindsey Johnson, writing at HelloGlow, to use aloe in her smoothie recipe (see the details at the end) Lindsey recommends …

If you are using liquid from an aloe plant, be sure to use one that hasn’t been sprayed with pesticides and wash it well first. Simply slice the leaf open lengthwise with a sharp knife, then use the knife to scrape the gel out of the center.

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