If you're gearing up for your big wedding day, then chances are you've been keeping a strict diet to look good in your dress. You might have already reached your goal weight and already had your final fitting, but that doesn't mean that now is when you throw in the towel.
If you still have a few more pounds to lose, then I have a simple solution for you: detox smoothies!
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One of my favorite meals or snacks to have are smoothies, which are great options when you are pressed for time but still want a nutritious treat.This is especially a good choice if wedding planning has taken over your life and you barely have time to eat. Sure you might lose a few pounds, but these smoothies will ensure that you are still getting the nutrients your body needs.
The following smoothies are perfect to drink the week leading up to your wedding day or for any other occasion.
Check them out below!
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Green smoothie
This green smoothie contains lots of fiber and leafy greens, important to cleanse your body. Below is what you will need:
-350mL coconut water
-1/2 frozen banana
-1/2 Lebanese cucumber, peeled and cut into smaller chunks
-2 kale leaves, stems removed
-1 stick celery, cut into smaller chunks
-1 tbsp chia seeds
For complete recipe directions, click here.
Springtime energy juice
This delicious combination will give you instant energy which is perfect for your sweating for the wedding workout!
Here is what you will need:
1 Orange
1 Banana
1 Cup Spinach or Kale
1/2 Cup Coconut Milk
6 Ice Cubes
For full recipe directions, click here.
Pink Power Detox Smoothie
This smoothie is perfect to start off your morning and you're going to love how bright, creamy and delicious it tastes!
Here is what you will need:
- 1 cup water or coconut water
- 1/2 medium avocado, pitted
- 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 1 cup strawberries (frozen preferred), hulled if necessary
- 1 small/medium beet, ends trimmed and roughly chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons or so)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 4 large ice cubes
- 1 apple ( if sweeter smoothie is desired – optional), cored and roughly chopped
For full recipe directions, click here.
Purple detox smoothie
This antioxidant filled drink is great to have as a snack in between meals.
Here is what you will need:
3/4 cup blueberries, frozen
1 cup pure pomegranate juice
2 large kale leaves
1 medium apple, peeled
1 medium cucumber, peeled
For full recipe directions click here.
Blueberry mint smoothie
This refreshing berry and mint beverage is full of good fats, vitaminc C and plenty of antioxidants.
Here is what you will need:
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
For full recipe directions click here.
