Smooth Skin Smoothie

Our skin has been known to reflect our general inner-health status and the aging process. Beauty comes from the inside, right? Nutrients including vitamins, carotenoids, tocopherols, flavonoids and a variety of plant extracts possess potent anti-oxidant properties and have been thought to prolong a youthful skin appearance.

Therefore, smoother, clearer, more radiant skin starts with an antioxidant and phytonutrient-rich diet. Here is a smoothie recipe that is overloaded with nutrients that can help brighten your skin. This perfect mid-day drink is full of selenium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and magnesium.

Smooth Skin Smoothie:
-1.5 c carrot juice or 5 juiced carrots
-1/2 c 100% orange juice or one orange juiced
-2 tsp ginger juice or more per your taste!
-**1 c frozen or fresh mango
-1 handful of ice
-Optional immune boost: 1-2 inches of fresh turmeric root

**Instead of mango, you can sub cantaloupe when in-season. You can even juice the cantaloupe seeds as they are a good source of energy, rich in enzymes that aid in digestion,  an excellent source of protein, and contain omega-3 fatty acids.

Blend all ingredients in a Vitamix or blender of your choice. Serve immediately and enjoy!!