Green Smoothie Challenge: Day 11-15

Days 11-15

2 cups pineapple - fresh or frozen
1 cup mango - fresh or frozen
3 bunches cilantro
4 cups greens of choice
2 orange
2 cups blueberries - fresh or frozen
4 leaves Kale
2 cups spinach
1 cup strawberries
1 cucumber
2 ribs celery
1 lemon
5 cups raw, organic unpasteurized coconut water

 

Day 11

2 ribs celery
½ cucumber
1 handful cilantro
1 banana
½ lemon
1 cup coconut water or regular water

Cilantro is a heavy metal chelator, which means that it helps to pull heavy metals out of your body.

Cilantro can help to reduce LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels

Day 12

1 orange
1 cup strawberries
2 cups greens
1 handful cilantro
1 cup coconut water or regular water

Both the stems and the leaves can be consumed, and are rich in antioxidants, the substances that help to defend your body from free radical damage

Cilantro is an excellent source of potassium, a mineral that helps to balance the fluid levels within your body

Day 13

1 cup pineapple
1 cup mango
2 cups spinach
1 handful cilantro
1 cup coconut water or regular water

Cilantro is very high in vitamin C, an important nutrient for immune function. 100 grams of cilantro will provide you with 30% of your recommended intake of vitamin C.

Cilantro has carminative properties, meaning it can help to cleanse and heal the digestive system

Day 14

1 banana
4 leaves kale
1 handful cilantro
1 cup blueberries
1 cup coconut water or regular water

Cilantro has antiseptic qualities, which means that is has the ability to help ward off infections.

Cilantro is high in vitamin K, which is important in the maintenance and building of bone mass.

Day 15

1 cup pineapple
1 orange
1 handful cilantro
2 cups greens of choice
1 cup coconut or regular water

Cilantro has been used in ancient times as aphrodisiac - a substance that is know to help increase sexual energies.

Cilantro is high in vitamin A, which is important for healthy mucus membranes and healthy looking skin.

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