Hey Dolls! Happy Monday! If you’re like me, it’s just harder to eat healthy during the weekends. I am working to improve – this weekend, turkey burger instead of hamburger, no bun or cheese, just sautéed mushrooms and onions. Even still, it’s challenging. That said, I use Mondays to reset from any weekend missteps. 

I’ve really been enjoying trying different smoothies, but am challenged in one area, most recipes include the use of bananas. I cannot over-emphasize how much I dislike bananas. I have become quite adept at searching for, and finding, smoothie’s sans bananas. 

My go-to’s, Pinterest and POPSUGAR. This week’s Smoothie Monday recipe – the Clear Skin Smoothie is compliments of POPSUGAR – one of my favorite lifestyle blogs.  

Th Clear Skin Smoothie is a “three-fer.” No bananas, good for your inside and works to achieve the glowing skin we all crave. Peep the mixology below.

The Clear Skin Smoothie 

The Ingredients |

2 cups raw spinach

• Diabetes management
• Cancer prevention
• Asthma prevention
• Aids in lowering blood pressure
• Supports bone health
• Promotes healthy hair and skin

1/4 avocado

• Help to decrease the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and overall mortality
• Promotes a healthy complexion and hair
• Increases energy and overall lower weight

1/2 cup red grapes (fresh or frozen)

• Slows or prevents many types of cancers
• Works to fight heart disease
• Helps to fight high blood pressure
• Reduces risks associated with Type 2 diabetes

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

• Supports healthy vision
• Strengthens the immune system
• Works towards preventing arthritis and gout
• Fights cancer and tumor growth
• Supports healthy brain function
• Effective and lowering blood pressure
• Fights heart disease
• Promotes weight loss

1 tablespoon almond butter

• Source of Calcium & Copper – good for brain cell communication; nervous system and muscle functions; supports a strong skeletal system
• Source of Vitamin E & Magnesium – promotes bone health; helps produce energy; supports health communication between cells
• Healthy fats and fiber contributing to cardiovascular health
• Improves blood cholesterol levels

1 teaspoon flax meal

• Protective effect against breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer
• Significant blood pressure-lowering effects
• Improves blood sugar levels
• Reduces inflammation
• Reduces the intensity of hot flashes

1 cup water

The Mixology | Place all ingredients in a blender, and mix well. Serve and enjoy! 

Until then, keep sharing the pretty,

TPD