Kale Pineapple Cleanser
Kale's sulfur compounds are the reason to drink it. Pineapple is the reason you will actually want to.
Why this smoothie works
- Glucosinolates from kale, the compounds studied for liver enzyme support
- Bromelain and vitamin C from pineapple
- 21g protein makes it a real meal, not a snack
Ingredients
1 serving- 1 cupkale leaves, stems removed, packed
- 1 cupfrozen pineapple
- 1/2 cupplain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsphemp seeds
- 1/2lime, juiced
- 3/4 cupcoconut water
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Blend kale with the coconut water first for 30 seconds until no flecks remain.
- 2
Add pineapple, yogurt, hemp seeds and lime. Blend for 45 seconds.
- 3
Serve cold. A pinch of sea salt makes the pineapple taste sweeter.
Pro tips
- Massage the kale with a little lime juice for a minute before blending. It softens the fibers and tames the bitterness.
- Swap half the kale for spinach on your first attempt if you are new to greens.
Frequently asked questions
Usually too much kale, the stems, or not enough acid and sweet fruit. Remove stems, use one cup of leaves, and always add citrus.
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