*adapted from organicbeautytalk.com with additional information from www.whfoods.com
Benefits of Mint: Energize your skin from the inside out with soothing peppermint leaves. Overflowing with vitamins A and C, these powerful antioxidants fight inflammation. Mint is great for your breath. Plus it’s great to calm upset stomachs and headaches. Last but not least, B vitamins folate and riboflavin which aid in blood circulation, and thereby promote healing.
Benefits of Cucumbers: Cucumbers are a valuable source of conventional antioxidant nutrients including vitamin C, beta-carotene, and manganese. Cucumbers also decrease inflammation which is great for swelling issues in the mouth. They also contain lignans, a compound which helps fight certain cancers, namely estrogen-induced cancers.
Mint Cucumber Smoothie Directions:
Fill blender with…
Fill blender with…
- 8 oz coconut water
- 1-2 handfuls organic spinach (or other green such as kale)
- 5-6 small organic mint leaves
- ½ cucumber peeled & sliced
- ½ cup frozen green grapes
- ¼ avocado
- squeeze of fresh lime
- *you can add a sweetener, but we feel the grapes add enough
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