Beet Green Liver Support Smoothie
Beets bring betaine and folate, spinach and apple bring the fiber, lemon and ginger keep it bright. A real-food way to support the organ that does your detoxing.
Why this smoothie works
- Betaine and folate from beetroot, both involved in liver methylation pathways
- 9g fiber to carry bile acids out of the gut
- Vitamin C from lemon and apple, and cruciferous-free so it is gentle on sensitive stomachs
Ingredients
1 serving- 1/2 cupcooked beetroot, vacuum-packed is fine
- 2 cupsbaby spinach
- 1green apple, cored, skin on
- 1/2lemon, juiced
- 1 tspfresh ginger
- 1 tbspground flaxseed
- 1 cupcold water
- 1/2 cupice
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Blend spinach, beet and water for 30 seconds until smooth and deep pink.
- 2
Add apple, lemon, ginger, flax and ice. Blend on high for 45 seconds.
- 3
Drink right away. Add half a cup of Greek yogurt to make it a full meal.
Pro tips
- Wear an apron. Beet stains.
- Swap the apple for pear if you prefer it sweeter and less tart.
Frequently asked questions
Beets supply betaine and antioxidants that support normal liver function. They do not flush or cleanse anything; the liver does that itself.
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