A smoothie is a blended drink that has the consistency of a milkshake. While the milkshake has a base of ice cream, the smoothie starts with a base made from fruits and vegetables. You can buy them almost anywhere, at a store in a bottle, at some restaurants, a smoothie bar, or you can make them yourself. Smoothies are very quick and easy to make yourself. Since you are using a blender, it only takes a few minutes of your time and clean up couldn't be easier. They are portable, making it easy to take them on the run. This also means that you are in control of the answer to, are smoothies good for you? Well, they are good for you and can be good TO YOU as you control the ingredients! Below are the best smoothies for detoxing, skin, and overall health.

Smoothies for detoxing

Melon and pineapple smoothie

To make this delicious recipe you only have to add the ingredients in the blender, so you can process them. Then you can take it in the morning before breakfast. This liquefied is perfect to detoxify the body since it helps eliminate fats quickly and this happens thanks to its detoxifying properties.

Tomato and cucumber smoothie

To make this recipe you have to liquefy the ingredients together. This shake is of great benefit if you take it in fasting and before eating at dinner. Also, it provides the body with the following properties: it is an antioxidant, thanks to its high content of vitamins and minerals; it is also depurative and detoxifying.

Cucumber and pineapple smoothie

To prepare this smoothie, you have to peel and cut the pineapple and cucumbers into squares, then mix them with water and liquefy them. This delicious smoothie is recommended in the morning before breakfast if you want to detoxify the body with another glass at dinner. Thanks to the ingredients that this smoothie contains, it lowers blood cholesterol and helps detoxify the body.

Smoothies for skin

Green smoothie to moisturize the skin

Green shakes have become popular in recent years as they have proven to be very healthy and contribute to weight loss. This special shake is ideal to moisturize the skin and prevent premature aging. To prepare it, peel a clove of garlic and extract the seeds to the cucumber. Clean the rest of the ingredients and pass it all in the blender. The idea is to consume this shake very fresh, and quickly, to take advantage of all its properties.

Smoothie for skin with pimples

Acne is one of the most common skin disorders. It can be derived from hormonal problems, poor diet, or excess fat on the skin, among others. To combat those annoying pimples that affect your beauty do not hesitate to prepare this powerful shake. To prepare it, blend all the ingredients (You can use any greens you'd like because they all have the two properties we're after—phytonutrients and fiber, cilantro, mango and ginger), adding water to facilitate their integration. Drink without straining, preferably on an empty stomach.

Smoothies for good overall health

Apple, kiwi, and chia

This shake is ideal to regulate intestinal disorders and combat constipation naturally and without having to take irritating laxatives. If the apple is organic, we can include its peeling, which is very rich in fiber. So that the chia seeds have a laxative and balancing effect, you should leave them to soak overnight, and also add the water to the shake.

Avocado and cocoa

This is one of the best nutritious shakes to get energy and increase vitality since both avocado and cocoa are two very complete and healthy foods. Also, its combination results in a very creamy and delicious milkshake. This shake is also very suitable for both losing and gaining weight as you need since it can balance fats in your body. It gives you a good amount of protein and essential fatty acids.

Banana, oats, and cinnamon

This shake is not only very energetic; it also allows us to balance the digestive system. It is ideal for those suffering from disorders such as heartburn or slow digestion. Banana and oats give this shake a lot of creaminess, while cinnamon gives the touch of flavor and the most stimulating property.

Pineapple and pear

The pineapple and pear are two delicious fruits, sweet and refreshing, which share the virtue of hydrating our body, thanks to the large amount of water they provide. In turn, they help us fight fluid retention.

So how about it? Let’s get shaking! Have a favorite recipe you care to share? Happy to hear!