Lickety Liver Loving Smoothie

Tingle..zing…pucker…dang! This smoothie, will knock your socks off and cleanse your liver at the same time.

It is loaded with Vitamin C from grapefruit and a whole lemon. Vitamin C is a necessary vitamin and is involved in the repair of all body tissues. It is a powerful antioxidant that assists the immune system and reduces inflammation.

Curcumin, garlic and ginger increase bile excretion. Curcumin, in addition to cayenne pepper enhance regeneration of the liver.

Avocado is a healthy fat to help your gallbladder squirt bile that was made in the liver. The bile then helps with digestion by breaking down fats into fatty acids. Flax seeds are a good source of soluble and insoluble fiber that helps you poop out all the toxins hanging around in your liver.

Garlic is a potent anti-viral and has many medicinal properties, including lowering cholesterol and reducing blood pressure.

Of course, check with your physician before making any changes to your prescribed medicines.

Lickey Liver Loving Smoothie

• 1 grapefruit (or a large orange)

• 1 lemon

• 1/2 avocado OR 1 T olive oil

• 1 clove garlic

• 1/2” piece of turmeric

• 1” piece ginger

• 1 T ground flax seeds

• 1/4 - 1/2 t cayenne pepper (or to taste)

Peel all ingredients and put into a Vitamix or high powered blender

Blend until smooth. If necessary add a very small quantity of water to get ingredients smooth

Eat with a spoon and think positive thoughts (some believe the liver can store excess emotion)❤️