This superfood smoothie is sweet, tart, and refreshing. It’s the perfect way to start your day, especially if you’re trying a new diet or performing a cleanse. With just five ingredients, this recipe is a breeze to whip up in the morning. And, it's best with fresh pineapple. If you’ve never cut a whole pineapple, don’t be intimidated. With the pineapple upright, use a sharp chef’s knife and shear off the rough, outer peel. Then, cut the fruit into slices or chunks.
Pineapple is a nutrient powerhouse. A single fruit contains over 400 grams of the powerful antioxidant vitamin C,[1] as well as the phytonutrient bromelain. Bromelain is an enzyme that offers many benefits. It soothes irritation, promotes systemic function, supports the immune system, and may encourage normal cell development.[2,3]
Coconut water has enjoyed a lot of positive attention the last few years. One of the most impressive characteristics of coconut water is that it is as good, if not better than plain water for rehydrating after exercise. In fact, some studies report that coconut water is more palatable and easy on the stomach than plain water.[4]
The lemon juice takes the nutritional profile of this recipe to the next level. Lemon juice is useful for at-home detoxing and research suggests that it supports normal liver and kidney function.[5] In fact, adding lemon juice to smoothies or water is one of the easiest and most effective strategies for supporting normal kidney function. Limonin, a phytonutrient found in lemons, soothes irritated tissue and reduces oxidative stress.[5] Lemons are a significantly better source of citric acid than other citrus fruits.[6]
Finally, cucumber is a hydrating and detox-promoting vegetable that adds a delicious, refreshing kick that balances out the sweetness of the other ingredients.
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