Dinner Smoothie

The Dr Oz 3 Day Detox Dinner Smoothie is great if you’re trying to cleanse and restart your digestive system. It’s ideal after a weighed down holiday full of heavy foods, a hospital stay (to replenish your nutrients without a lot of solid foods), dental work (so you can “drink” your meals) or if you just want to try and start a shift to healthier eating. All the ingredients in the Dr. Oz 3 Day Detox Dinner Smoothie are easily found in the supermarket at low prices, and it’s super easy to whip up in the Vitamix or Blendtec. Since the Dr Oz 3 Day Detox Dinner Smoothie low on the glycemic index and dairy-free, this smoothie is ideal for diabetics, heart surgery patients and those who are lactose intolerant.

Dr Oz Dinner Smoothie for detox health benefits

Fiber-rich flax seeds help protect against hypertension, depression, liver disease and prostate cancer.  Mangoes alkalize the body, help burn extra calories (leading to weight loss), promote good eyesight, aid concentration and memory, and prevent anemia. Kale may lower blood sugar, lipids and insulin levels in diabetics, and reduces the risk of developing kidney stones, lessens the risk of bone fractures and keeps the digestive track healthy, among many other things. Blueberries are high in flavonoid anti-oxidants, vitamin B-6, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folic acid.  Avocados help prevent premature wrinkling of the skin, keeping it supple and youthful. The lemon in this drink helps purify the blood, aids in digestion by strongly supporting liver and bowel function, strengthens blood vessels, clears skin, and helps prevent cancer with 22 anti-cancer compounds. Cayenne contains health benefiting alkaloid compound capsaicin and is the richest source of vitamin A among all the spices.

Dr oz Dinner Smoothie for detox

Delicious with a spicy kick, the Dr Oz 3-Day Detox Dinner Smoothie is part three of his detox. This, in addition to his breakfast and lunch smoothies complete the set. And for good reason. The Dr Oz 3-Day Detox Dinner Smoothie will help clean your body of harmful chemicals and toxins, allowing you to get back on track. Dr Oz has carefully chosen the ingredients in The Dr Oz 3-Day Detox Dinner Smoothie to reset your digestive system for a fresh start.

Dr oz 3 Day Detox Dinner Smoothie

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

1. 1 1/2 cups coconut water
2. 1/2 cup mango
3. 1 cup organic blueberries
4. 1 cup organic kale (stems ok)
5. 1/4 avocado
6. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
7. 1 Tablespoon lemon juice (1/2 large lemon)
8. 1 Tablespoon ground organic flax-seed
9. 2 cups ice made from filtered water or 1 additional cup coconut water if using frozen fruit

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prep your ingredients
2. Put all ingredients into your blender jar.
3. Blendtec Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Using your Blendtec press the smoothie button and let it run, if you want to manually make it then start on speed 1 or speed 3 until all the ingredients catch, then increase to higher speeds for a smooth consistency
4. Vitamix Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Properly place the ingredients will make it easier for the blender to suck down and blend everything. If you have a newer Vitamix-blender then use the automatic smoothie setting! If you have an older Vitamix or want to blend manually then start on speed 1/low and slowly increase to speed 10/high. Use the Tamper if needed. Blend until smooth.
5. Regular Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top. You can even choose to blend in segments to make sure to get a good consistency. For example, blend your greens vegetables, then blend your fruits, and then mix in your ice, this will allow the blender to blend everything easier. Start on slow speeds and let the blender work those ingredients in and then increase to a higher speed for a smooth consistency.

The Dr Oz 3-Day Detox Dinner Smoothie is fun to make as a more filling option than some other smoothies due to the avocado and flax seeds.  You can switch out the ingredients to whatever you want — replace the kale with spinach or the blueberries with blackberries.  Whatever works for you.  Whip the Dr oz 3-Day Detox Dinner Smoothie up for your friends at your next gathering and serve in a fountain or cocktail glass (with a stem) so everyone feels fancy and a little guilty for the treat.  

Garnish with blueberries or raspberries, then top with a mint sprig and stick a straw in the side.  Kids will love it and girls who love the colors pink and purple have no problem drinking it!  Stick their favorite straw in the glass and it’s sure to disappear. The Dr oz 3 Day Detox Dinner Smoothie helps with weight loss, energy levels, and are an overall stimulant for your mind and body. All Dr oz recipes can be easily blended using a high-powered Blendtec or Vitamix blender.

• Recipe by: Dr. Oz
• Recipe Type:Smoothie

Special Equipment: Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, Measuring cups, Measuring spoons, Knife, Cutting board

Ingredient Health Benefits

The coconut tree is a member of the family Arecaceae. It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. Coconut water is actually the juice in the endosperm of young, tender coconuts. Its water is consumed worldwide for its nutritious and health benefiting properties. The water is obtained by opening a tender, green, healthy, and undamaged coconut. Inside, it’s clear liquid is sweet, and sterile and composed of unique chemicals such as sugars, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, enzymes, amino acids, cytokine, and phyto-hormones. Coconut water helps electrolyte balance and blood sugar regulation.

The mango is a juicy stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera. Mango fruit is an excellent source of Vitamin-A and flavonoids like beta-carotene, alpha-carotene,and beta-cryptoxanthin. Together; these compounds have antioxidant properties and are essential for vision. Vitamin A is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin.

Blueberries are perennial flowering plants with indigo-colored berries from the section Cyanococcus within the genus Vaccinium. Blueberries contain ample amounts of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, manganese, and copper as well as high levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients. Blueberries are helpful for blood sugar regulation and weight management. They’ve been shown beneficial in fighting cancer and cardiovascular disease, and to have a positive effect on memory and cognition.

Kale is a vegetable with green or purple leaves in the wild cabbage family. Kale is a stockpile of nutritional and medicinal qualities. One serving of kale contains a whopping 1180% of the USRDA for Vitamin K. Kale also contains high amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, manganese, and copper. Kale has well-studied anti-carcinogenic qualities, is cleansing to the liver, is full of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds and has been shown beneficial to cardiovascular health.

The avocado is a tree classified in the flowering plant family Lauraceae. The fruit of the tree is very high in monounsaturated fat. Though mostly comprised of fat, avocados are also an excellent source of dietary fiber. Avocados are also high in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium. Research studies suggest a diet that is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids helps lower LDL or bad cholesterol and increases HDL or good cholesterol.

The cayenne pepper is a cultivar of Capsicum annuum. Although incredibly hot and spicy even in small amounts, cayenne is packed with nutrition and phytonutrients. Cayenne is high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, niacin, riboflavin, Iron, Copper, and Potassium. Cayenne also contains plenty of, capsaicin, which has been found to have anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, analgesic, and anti-diabetic properties. It’s also been known to lower cholesterol levels.

The lemon is a small evergreen tree native to Asia. The juice, pulp, and skin of the fruit are all used in cooking around the world. Though lemons have an acidic, tart taste – they are one of the strongest alkaline-forming foods. Lemon juice is a great way to help balance pH. Lemons are very high in Vitamin C and have a strong antioxidant and antibiotic effect.

Flax meal is made from ground flax seeds, a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. Flax is rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids, “good” fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Flax also contains more lignans than almost any other plant, which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flax contains both soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Flax seeds are an essential source of omega-3 fatty acids for vegetarians and vegans.