Had too much fun this weekend? Don’t worry, these liver detox smoothie recipes will help you reset your system from all the unhealthy food and drinks you had. They are formulated with vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and antioxidants that will help flush toxins and unwanted fat out of your body.
I love adding greens in my smoothies and kale is my most favorite! That said, I know a lot of my friends are complaining about how their smoothies get really chunky when they add it in their blend. I suggest you check out my blender review post for the best blender for kale that will surely improve the texture of your smoothies not to mention that they are way more delicious, IMO.
Most fitness experts say that there is an impact of time when drinking smoothies. I find that its best to drink detox smoothies in the morning. I usually drink them an hour before I work out or go to work. You can also drink it about an hour before bedtime, this way it works it’s magic while you sleep. One of the most common ingredients in detox smoothies is berries and they are found to be helpful with getting a better sleep quality too. To learn more, read our post on when is the best time to drink a green smoothie?
Another great drink for boosting your liver health is alkaline smoothies. They help lower bad cholesterol and flush toxins out of the body therefore decreasing the stress in your liver. Feel free to check out my alkaline smoothie recipes here.
What Foods Help With Keeping Your Liver Healthy?
Avocados – Avocados are known to have high-fat content. However, most of these high-fat content is “good fat” or monosaturated fat. This is the type of fat that helps eliminate bad cholesterol. It is also a non-glycemic food, meaning it contains a healthy amount of sugar that is not harmful to the body. This also proves to help to prevent fatty liver disease.
Apples – One of the perfect fruits to help cleanse your liver is apples. It is rich in pectin and malic acid which helps flush toxins and carcinogens from the digestive tract. This lightens the load of the liver and thus allows it to function better in cleansing the body. Apples also contain several inflammatory properties that reduce the risk of fatty liver.
Garlic – Garlic is identified to help the liver in activating enzymes that flush out toxins from the body. It is also rich in compounds like selenium and allicin that aids in cleansing the liver. Allicin has antioxidant qualities while selenium helps in activating the antioxidants.
Turmeric – This widely used spice is not only versatile but is also a great ingredient in improving liver health. It helps in the digestion of fats and boosts bile production, helping the body to detoxify. It also helps in repairing liver cells and reduce damages done by free radicals in the liver.
Green Leafy Veggies – Leafy greens that are often present in green smoothies like spinach, kale, and mustard greens are surefire ingredients to a healthy liver. They are packed with various nutrients and antioxidants that help cleanse the liver and flush toxins out of the body.
Toxin Flush Smoothie
A delectable smoothie mix that is guaranteed to help detox your liver in no time!
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 banana, frozen and sliced
- 1/2 green apple, cored and chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
- 3 walnut halves
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons hemp powder
- 1 pinch cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
- Process unsweetened almond milk and baby spinach to create a smoothie base.
- Add banana, green apple, and carrot slices then let it blend.
- Then add walnut halves, fresh parsley, turmeric powder, and hemp powder.
- Blend until well combined.
- Pour into smoothie cups and serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
Healthy Liver Cleanse Smoothie
Power smoothie with all the nutrients and vitamins combined to give your liver a good cleansing.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cup water
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup kale
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 small beet, peeled and chopped
- 1 apple, cored and sliced
- 1/2-inch ginger root
- ½ cup ice
Instructions:
- Blend water, lemon juice, and kale for about 15 seconds.
- Add carrot, beet, apple, and ginger root.
- Add ice and process for another 15 to 20 seconds.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Liver Lover Detox Smoothie
Show your liver some love with this antioxidant-rich green smoothie!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Matcha Green Tea, cooled
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- 1/2 green apple, cored and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Spirulina
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions:
- Combine Matcha Green Tea, celery, and parsley in the blender to create a base.
- Gradually add green apple, Spirulina, and lemon juice.
- Blend until you get a smooth consistency.
- Transfer to smoothie cups and serve over ice.
These recipes are complete with everything you need to help your body rid of dangerous toxins and unwanted fats. They will also help you in preventing liver and other digestive issues. Share with your family and friends to help them too! Much love, ciao! ♥
