August 31, 2015
Cucumber Mint Medley: With The Weight Loss Power Of Bromelain!
If you don't know what bromelain is, get ready to find out what this amazing nutrient can do for your body!
This Cucumber Mint Medley is part of series of delicious, nutritious Blendtec recipes that are sure to satisfy. Cucumbers alkalize better than any other vegetable. The alkalizing process raising the amount of oxygen that your blood can take in, which reduces your risk of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and even cancer. Eating high-alkaline foods like cucumbers can improve your digestion and cure fatigue, but that's not all this powerful smoothie can do.
Pineapples have amazingly high levels of bromelain - an enzyme that gets rid of inflammation. It's effects can prevent sinus infections, colds, flus and speed up the healing of injuries. It has even been shown to flush away body fat, making this smoothie a weight loss superstar!
To make your own Cucumber Mint Medley, add these ingredients into your Blendtec:
- 1 1⁄2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons mint
- 1⁄2 cucumber (yields 1⁄2 cup), peeled
- 3⁄4 cup water
- 1 cup pineapple, frozen
- 1⁄4 avocado
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts