Awesome Aloe Vera Smoothie Recipe

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Aloe vera is a bona fide superfood with a laundry list of health promoting benefits. It’s not the most pleasant tasting substance on its own, but blend it into a smoothie with the right ingredients and you’re left with a tasty, nutrient-dense, super drink.


Aloe vera gel is made up of water, 20 minerals, 12 vitamins, 18 amino acids, and 200 active plant compounds or phytonutrients. Quite impressive, as are the myriad health benefits attributed to aloe vera.

Health benefits of aloe vera gel:
  • Boosts immune function
  • Powerful anti-inflammatory
  • Great for skin health
  • Accelerates recovery after exercise
  • Potent antioxidant
  • Reduces high blood pressure
  • Alleviates joint and muscle pain
  • Boosts physical endurance
  • Stabilizes blood sugar in diabetics
  • Helps lower high cholesterol
  • Excellent for digestion, and been shown to alleviate and even cure acid reflux, ulcers, IBS, Crohn’s and Celiac disease
  • Eliminates constipation
  • Anti-cancerous

Awesome Aloe Vera Smoothie Recipe

The Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond or coconut milk
  • 1 medium aloe vera leaf, filleted (approximately 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
  • 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 handful of fresh basil
  • A little honey, maple syrup, or stevia to sweeten (optional)
The Add-ons
  • 1 tablespoon coconut flakes or shreds
  • 1 tablespoon flax or chia seeds
  • 1 serving protein powder of your choice
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Place all of the ingredients into your blender and blend on high until nice and smooth.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories: 192
  • Fat: 11g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Vitamin A: 14% RDA
  • Vitamin C: 63% RDA
  • Calcium: 32% RDA
  • Iron: 4% RDA

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