Beet-Orange Bliss Detox Smoothie

By Trix

Vitamin and antioxidant-packed superfoods, including oranges, carrot juice, beets, and kale, help this dairy-free combo cleanse your system. Betalains in beets support your liver, the body's detoxification center. For a squeaky-clean drink, use organic ingredients. Beet-Orange Bliss Detox Smoothies are the best way to start your day on a health note.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chilled unsweetened brewed green tea
• 1/3 cup chilled carrot juice
• 3/4 cup chopped cooked beets
• 1/2 cup frozen or fresh chopped kale
• 2 oranges, cut into segments, membranes removed

Preparation

Step 1

Combine ingredients in high-power blender and puree until smooth. Makes about 2 cups. Divide between 2 glasses.

Nutrition, per serving: 133 cal, 3 g pro, 32 g carb, 6 g fiber, 22 g sugars, 1 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 80 mg sodium

Variations:

Clear out toxins: Add fresh parsley or celery to complement the natural diuretic properties of green tea.

Amp up nutrition: Whirl in protein-rich raw shelled hemp seeds (we like Hemp Hearts) or ground flaxseed for omega-3s.

Change the flavor: Try spinach or Swiss chard instead of kale; experiment with other citrus fruits, such as tangerine or pink grapefruit.