Recharge with a Dandelion, Strawberry, Mango Detox Smoothie.

Energize and cleanse with a Dandelion, Strawberry, Mango Detox Smoothie.


Though slightly bitter with a distinctive, strong ‘green’ taste, dandelion greens have become my
new healthy smoothie must-have!
Dandelion greens are said to help cleanse the liver and many detox recipes call for them.
So, if your objective is detoxification and cleansing, then dandelion greens should be the among
greens you include in your smoothies!

10 Reasons Why They Top My List


Dandelion greens:

• are loaded with calcium and antioxidants, plus, they have more protein per serving than spinach.
 
• provide four times as much calcium, 1.5 times as much vitamin A and 7.5 times as much
vitamin K as broccoli.
 
• contain twice as much iron and three times as much riboflavin as spinach.
 
• boast 17 percent of the daily adult dose of vitamin E and 13,610 international units, or IUs, of lutein
and zeaxanthin per 3.5-ounce serving.
 
• are good sources of vitamins B1 (9% RDA), B2 (11% RDA) and B6 (11% RDA).
 
• are an excellent diuretic. The diuretic properties of dandelion greens make them useful for promoting urine
production and reducing symptoms of some liver, gallbladder and kidney conditions.
 
• contain anti-inflammatory properties which may benefit to people with asthma and other
inflammatory diseases.
 
• inhibit interleukins and other immune molecules that trigger inflammation.
 
• may help reduce the risk of cancer, multiple sclerosis, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and stroke.
 
• have a wide array of health benefits that make them the perfect all around nutritional boost.
 
I usually purchase organic dandelion leaves from my local health food store or farmer’s market.
 

Foraging for Dandelions

If you forage for wild dandelion greens, be careful where you pick them. Make sure to harvest them
from land that has not been treated with pesticides, herbicides or other contaminants.
It is best to avoid harvesting dandelion greens from urban or industrial waste lots because heavy
metals (such as lead and mercury) and other toxic pollutants in the soil might be absorbed into the plant.
And that would be counter to your detox objectives, wouldn’t it?
 
Now let’s get ready to make a dandelion smoothie that packs a powerful nutritional punch!
Mangos and strawberries are ripe and sweet this time of year.
Goji berries add an extra antioxidant boost!
 

Dandelion, Strawberry, Mango Detox Smoothie

Ingredients:
4 cups of organic Dandelion Greens. washed thoroughly
2 ripe Bananas
1 Mango
1 cup organic Strawberries
1/2 cup organic Goji Berries, soaked
1 cup filtered or Spring Water
Directions:

Recharge with a Dandelion, Strawberry, Mango Detox Smoothie

Add a base of ripe bananas to your Vitamix first.


Recharge with a Dandelion, Strawberry, Mango Detox Smoothie

Next, add goji berries along with the soak water.


Recharge with a Dandelion, Strawberry, Mango Detox Smoothie

Peel mango and add slices to the blender jar.


Recharge with a Dandelion, Strawberry, Mango Detox Smoothie

Remove stems and add strawberries to the blender jar.


Recharge with a Dandelion, Strawberry, Mango Detox Smoothie

Add dandelion greens to the blender on top of the fruit.


Now, add a cup of filtered or spring water and blend until smooth.
Pour your smoothie into a glass and drink immediately.
Feel that nutrient burst course through your body? I usually do!
 
You can refrigerate the  leftover smoothie in a sealed mason jar to enjoy a bit later,
but make sure to drink it all on the same day for maximum nutritional benefits.

Are You Ready for More?

If you’re in the mood to try other dandelion smoothie combinations.
check out these three recipes from incrediblesmoothies.com:
Apple-Dandelion Detox Green Smoothie Recipe with Pear and Fresh Cranberries
Creamy Banana-Cranberry Detox Green Smoothie With Dandelion
Cherry-Citrus with Dandelion Greens Smoothie Recipe
 
Have you added dandelion greens to your smoothies yet? Share your experiences and
favorite recipes with us.
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