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Well, I’ve had more than my fair share of rich delicious meals, as well as sweets & treats over this festive season. My body’s reaction has been to crave something light, refreshing food and drink, something to help with detoxifying as I work on getting back into a healthier daily routine!
This smoothie is something I came across from Christal (of nutritionistinthekitch.com). She’s had a very similar experience over the last couple weeks and she says it definitely fits the detox bill!
If you can’t wait, scroll down to the next page to check out the recipe.
But here’s how Christal says this recipe helps our body to recover from the kind of overindulgence its so difficult to avoid at this time of year…
There are also powerful antioxidants in lemon including one in particular called d-limonene which activates the liver to produce more enzymes that aid in the detoxification process!
Ginger isn’t just a delicious addition to stir fry’s or curries, it’s also the perfect compliment to lemon as it also promotes detoxification through compounds it contains called gingerols and shoals. These compounds help detoxification by speeding up the movement of food through the digestive system!
Put ginger and lemon together and you’ve got a detoxification powerhouse!
To make the lemon flavour shine through in this smoothie, I avoided adding banana, as I find it is a bit overpowering, even though I love it! Instead I used frozen peaches, pineapple, and mango! These subtle fruits add natural sweetness without overshadowing the lemon and ginger flavours!
See the Next Page for a wonderful detox smoothie recipe…
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Yummy! Makes me salivate!
yum yum
What is coconut cream
Hi Bill Redenbaugh, Here’s a good explanation I found on the BBC website:
Coconut cream is made from squeezing coconut flesh in hot water, leaving it to cool, then straining it, a process that yields both coconut milk and coconut cream. The two liquids will separate when left to stand: the thick white cream will rise to the surface of the liquid leaving the clear watery milk below. Coconut cream is also dried and sold in hard blocks. It can be diluted with hot water before using or added straight to the simmering liquid in the pan. Coconut milk and cream are used both separately and together in curries and spicy soups to ‘cool’ the heat of the dish. They’re also delicious in sweets such as coconut rice pudding or coconut ice cream.
Hope this clarifies – Ruth