The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet: Activate Your Body's Natural Ability to Burn Fat and Lose Weight Fast (73 page)

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Authors: Mark Hyman

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BOOK: The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet: Activate Your Body's Natural Ability to Burn Fat and Lose Weight Fast
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S
PICED
A
LMOND
S
MOOTHIE

Serves: 1   Prep time: 5 minutes

1 tablespoon raw almond butter

¼ avocado

1 kale leaf, stem removed

¼ cucumber, peeled

¼ lime, peeled and seeded

8 to 10 chopped fresh mint leaves

½-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled

½ teaspoon extra virgin coconut butter

¼ cup hemp seeds (see note below)

1 tablespoon chia seeds (see note below)

1 cup water

2 to 3 ice cubes, depending on how cold you like your drinks

optional: ¼ jalapeño chili, seeds removed

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth.

NOTE
:
To activate the enzymes in the seeds and nuts in any smoothie recipe for easier digestion, you can soak them ahead of time. Fill a bowl with enough water to cover the seeds or nuts and soak for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight if time permits.

Nutritional analysis per serving (2 cups):
437 calories, fat 35 g, saturated fat 5 g, cholesterol 0 mg, fiber 10 g, protein 18 g, carbohydrate 20 g, sodium 21 mg

A
LMOND AND
S
TRAWBERRY
S
MOOTHIE

Serves: 1   Prep time: 5 minutes

1 tablespoon raw almond butter

3 raw walnuts (see note below)

1 cup water

½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries

¼ avocado

½ teaspoon fresh gingerroot, peeled

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon flaxseeds (see note below)

2 to 3 ice cubes, depending on how cold you like your drinks

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth.

NOTE
:
To activate the enzymes in the seeds and nuts in any smoothie recipe for easier digestion, you can soak them ahead of time. Fill a bowl with enough water to cover the seeds or nuts and soak for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight if time permits.

Nutritional analysis per serving (1½ cups):
calories 318, fat 26 g, saturated fat 3 g, cholesterol 0 mg, fiber 9 g, protein 8 g, carbohydrate 16 g, sodium 8 mg

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