Purifying Smoothie

Juvenal said "Mens sana in corpore sano": Nothing more true! So what do you think if we try to eliminate all unnecessary waste from the body and purify ourselves in a healthy and pleasant way? I have prepared an infallible purifying smoothie: let's discover the idea together!

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• 15 KCal Calories per serving

• Please note
  To prepare this smoothie we have chosen fruit and vegetables with purifying properties. Watermelon is diuretic and remineralizing: due to the presence of mineral salts, it is indicated to counteract fatigue.
  Peach is a thirst-quenching, refreshing, purifying food and - due to the abundance of fibers - is also considered mildly laxative.
  Cucumber is a source of fiber, vitamin B6, mineral salts and vitamins C and K; it is used in this smoothie for its refreshing and purifying properties.
  Celery, on the other hand, is a source of antioxidants, fiber and mineral salts: it also has diuretic and digestive properties.
  Lemon juice helps to increase the amount of antioxidants contained in the smoothie.

  1. Remove the internal seeds from the watermelon and cut the pulp into chunks.
  2. Wash the peach, and cut the pulp into slices: it is advisable to prefer organic peaches to keep the peel as well.
  3. Peel the cucumber and cut it into pieces.
  4. Wash the celery, remove any woody filaments and obtain pieces.
  5. Combine all the fruit and vegetables in a glass of a blender, squeeze the lemon juice, add some ice and blend until a creamy consistency is obtained.

  The right idea
  To obtain a more liquid purifying smoothie, you can add half a glass of vegetable milk (e.g. soy milk or rice milk).

  6. Consume the smoothie immediately to take full advantage of the action of the active ingredients.

  Alice's comment - PersonalCooker

  We pamper the body with a good smoothie every day: in addition to being good and purifying, it turns out to be a satiating and healthy snack! maximum foods such as salt, smoked, fried foods, cured meats, sweets and chocolate.

  Nutritional values ​​and Health Comment on the recipe

  The Purifying Smoothie is a low calorie drink, suitable for any nutritional regimen. It mainly contains simple carbohydrates and the other energy nutrients are not relevant; cholesterol is absent. The fibers are not excessive.
  The Purifying Smoothie is a food rich in water, vitamins, minerals and other antioxidants; it also boasts remarkable diuretic and health-promoting abilities. The average portion is about 250ml (35-40kcal).