Do you want something to fuel your body with high nutrients, support digestion, and boost natural energy?
I love taking smoothies, and since the beginning of this year, I've been having one every day. They leave me feeling light and improve my bowel movements, which is especially noticeable compared to when I eat solid foods, even large amounts of salads.
Meet my Green Radiance Smoothie, a clean, anti-inflammatory blend of leafy greens, fruits, fiber, and digestive-friendly herbs. It's refreshing, nutrient-dense, and gentle on your gut.
🍏 Ingredients
- A few baby spinach leaves
- A handful of lamb's lettuce (mâche for French)
- 1 stalk of celery
- 1 small apple
- An orange
- 80g (⅓ cup) flaxseed
- A piece of fresh ginger (dose it according to your preference)
- A bunch of parsley
- 3 cups of filtered water whenever possible
Discover how easy it is to prepare this smoothie using the recipe card below.
💚 Benefits of this green smoothie
🌿 Supports natural detox: Parsley, lamb's lettuce, and celery support kidney and liver detoxification. They're rich in chlorophyll, potassium, and plant-based antioxidants that help your body eliminate waste gently and naturally.
💪 Fights inflammation and boosts immunity: Ginger and orange bring anti-inflammatory power and a rich dose of vitamin C, which supports your immune system and reduces oxidative stress.
🌱 Aids digestion and satiety: Flaxseed provides omega-3 fatty acids and soluble fiber, both of which support smooth digestion, healthy gut flora, and longer-lasting fullness. This helps regulate appetite and stabilize blood sugar.
👀 Supports Eye and Skin Health: Baby spinach leaves offer lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids that protect the eyes and contribute to healthy skin. Since this smoothie includes flaxseed (a source of fat), your body can absorb these fat-soluble nutrients more efficiently.
Enjoy the light sweetness of this smoothie, balanced by the greens and fiber. There's no blood sugar crash, just a clean, plant-powered boost.
💎 Minerals Boost: This green smoothie provides a rich source of essential minerals, including calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, manganese, zinc, and phosphorus. They all work together to support essential body functions.
🌿 Why Use More Parsley Than Spinach?
Parsley is rich in chlorophyll, vitamin C, iron, and apigenin, a flavonoid with proven anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Parsley also supports kidney health, and it's a natural detox herb.
Conversely, spinach is a potent, nutrient-dense plant, but it is also high in oxalates, which can bind to the minerals in this green smoothie.
🍊 Whole Orange (with some peel)
I like peeling an orange and retaining a small piece of skin for more soluble fiber. Orange peel contains hesperidin and limonene, compounds that reduce inflammation, protect blood vessels, and support liver function.
🧠 Smart Synergy
Combining parsley, spinach, flaxseed, and citrus provides bioavailable antioxidants, plant-based omega-3s, and gut-friendly fiber, all in a form the body can absorb with minimal digestive stress.
🌟This detox green smoothie is not just a tasty treat but a powerhouse of anti-inflammatory properties and essential minerals. It supports digestion and fuels energy, giving you the confidence that you're making a healthy choice.
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📖 Recipe
Green Smoothie: A Gentle Detox with Powerhouse Benefits
Equipment
- 1 kitchen knife
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup (42g) flax seeds
- a piece of fresh ginger
- 1 small celery stalk with leaves
- 1 medium apple
- 1 medium orange
- a few leaves of baby spinach
- a handful of parsley
- a handful of lamb's lettuce
- 2 glasses water ( or as desired)
Instructions
- Soak the flax seeds overnight or for about 6 hours in a glass of water.
- Clean all the other ingredients
- Peel the orange and cut it into pieces.
- Roughly chop the remaining ingredients and put them in a blender.
- Add the orange and a slice of the peel.
- Bring the soaked flax seeds and water, and blend.
- Serve immediately. Save and share this recipe.
Notes
- Use the flax seeds together with their soaking water
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