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The Best Cucumber Pineapple Detox Smoothie (Try this!)

By Emma

Over the years, detox diets have become more and more popular. The goal of a detox is to try and rid the body of as many toxins and impurities as possible. These toxins and impurities are built up in the body over time from various forms of pollution; but the majority of them are built up from consuming a lot of processed and artificial food.

Cucumber Pineapple Detox Smoothie

Should You Detox?

Now you might be asking yourself, “Do I really need to do a detox?” Two ways to find out if you’re in need of a detox is by reflecting on your usual eating habits and observing your current health. Those who eat highly nutritious whole food on a regular basis and avoid processed food shouldn’t worry about going on a detox diet. On the other hand, people who frequently eat fast food, food with many artificial ingredients, and food high in preservatives should definitely consider going on a total body detox.

Your body may also display one or many of the symptoms listed below:

  • Occasional headaches
  • Energy levels dipping midday even after a restful sleep
  • A sudden increase in weight without making any lifestyle changes
  • Mood swings
  • Cravings for sugary and fatty food
  • Pimples, rashes, and other types of skin ailments
  • Insomnia

If you’re currently experiencing one or more of these signs, it could be time for a detox. There are many amazing health benefits you can gain by undergoing a simple body detox. The first benefit is getting rid of harmful toxins built up in the body. These toxins can lower the immune system and make an individual more vulnerable to bacteria and viruses.

Cucumber Pineapple Detox Smoothie

Cucumber Pineapple Detox Smoothie

Cucumber Pineapple Detox Smoothie

Detoxing doesn’t have to be a restrictive and painful process. In fact, many people find great success by just eliminating processed food and consuming more fruits, vegetables, and drinking lots of water. Making tasty detox smoothies is a fantastic way to increase your micronutrient intake. An effective detox may improve your overall well-being. (1)

Cucumber Pineapple Detox Smoothie

Those who want and need to detox must try this cucumber pineapple detox smoothie. It has a sweet, refreshing flavor that we know you’re going to love. Additionally, this smoothie is loaded with some of the most powerful detox ingredients around; cucumber, fresh ginger, lime juice, mint leaves, banana and pineapple. These ingredients are packed with essential nutrients, phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that will rid your body of toxins and help give your liver and kidneys a much needed break. Another great part about this smoothie recipe is that it uses simple ingredients and barely takes any time to prepare. If your ingredients are all measured and chopped beforehand and placed in a single container, it should only take 5 minutes or even less.

All you have to do is add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of chopped pineapple (fresh or frozen), ½ a small ripe banana (sliced and frozen), ½ a cup of sliced cucumber, 1 teaspoon of mint leaves, ¼ a teaspoon of minced fresh ginger, 1 ½ teaspoons of lime juice, ¼ a teaspoon of lime zest, 2 tablespoons of Brazil nuts, 1 or 2 pitted dates, and ½ to 1 cup of ice in a blender and blend. When the mixture is smooth, it’s ready to be served and enjoyed!

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Cucumber Pineapple Detox Smoothie

The Best Cucumber Pineapple Detox Smoothie (Try this!)

  • Author: Emma - BlenderBalance.com
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x
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Ingredients

1 cup water

1 cup chopped pineapple, fresh or frozen

½ small ripe banana, previously sliced and frozen

½ cup cucumber, peeled and cubed

1 tsp fresh mint leaves

¼ tsp chopped fresh ginger

1 ½ tsp lime juice

¼ tsp lime zest

2 tbsp Brazil nuts

1 to 2 pitted fresh date

½ to 1 cup ice

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Serve immediately.

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