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    Best smoothie ingredients for healthy skin

    Updated:20 Apr 2016 10:20 AM | Posted by
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    OK, so you had a blow out on the weekend and indulged in every food group imaginable – bread, wine, chocolate… It happens! While you might be expecting the standard ‘everything-in-moderation’ lecture, I’m not going to give it to you– we all slip up sometimes!

    Unfortunately, your skin might not be so forgiving. You see, your skin is a reflection of your inner health, so overindulging might leave it looking congested, oily and dull.

    So what’s the cure? Whipping up a skin-boosting smoothie with these delicious and nutritious ingredients. Just add the milk of your choice (skim, almond, rice etc), blend, and sip your way to radiant skin!
     

    Chia seeds

    Rich in calcium, iron and protein, chia seeds are excellent for reducing inflammation in the skin and protecting and building cells. They’re also great for combating the damaging effects of the sun.
     

    Strawberries

    Besides tasting oh-so-delish, these super sweet berries contain vitamin C, which wards off the signs of ageing by boosting the production of skin-plumping collagen. They also help to regulate blood flow for a clearer complexion.
     

    Acai powder

    A powerful toxin eliminator, acai powder is loaded with antioxidants that rid your body of the kind of harmful free radicals that come from radiation, pollution, and consuming unhealthy food. In other words, it cleanses and repairs skin from within, leaving it beaming with health.
     

    Kale

    There’s a reason why this leafy green vegetable has taken the health scene by storm! A bona fide skin superfood, it’s packed full of antioxidants to strengthen skin’s elasticity and carotenoids to give it a healthy, even flush of colour.
     

    Skin booster supplements

    Want to improve your skin health in the long term? Try popping a skin supplement every day. We like Skin B5 Acne Control Caplets or Blackmores Nails, Hair & Skin ($21.49, 60 tablets, www.blackmores.com.au) – they’re both bursting with vitamins and herbs to keep skin clear, healthy-looking, and supported from within.

    Does your skin tend to look worse for wear after a big weekend? What are your favourite healthy skin smoothie recipes?

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    159 Member Comments

    Miramarmari 26 Mar 2020 3:28 PM

    I love adding maca and açai powder to my smoothies including frozen berries, and I finally found an Australian made frozen fruit brand! I also add chia seeds after I blitzed the fruit

    Lucy16 6 Jun 2019 6:44 AM

    Inulin is my new favourite addition!

    Lucy16 11 Nov 2018 6:13 PM

    Kale, broccoli, ginger, avocado and apple is one of the green smoothie combos I make.

    Blueberry, coconut yoghurt, maple/honey, organic oats, chia and hemp seeds and homemade plant mylk is another delicious combo.

    AP1992 22 Jun 2018 11:53 AM

    yes!! all of these are fantatsic!

    AP1992 3 Jun 2018 8:53 PM

    Great article

    Shop A Everyday 12 Feb 2018 1:50 AM

    Banana, chia seeds, some turmeric, coconut water, a little honey, blueberries, so much goodness

    joannachiem 3 Aug 2017 9:15 PM

    I love chia seeds, such a nice unique texture

    Shop A Everyday 1 Aug 2017 12:35 AM

    Maca powder is very good too

    Goddess..... 1 Jul 2017 4:44 AM

    I like chia seeds & strawberries & I'll be putting those two in any smoothies together or separate either way. Smoothies are very healthy for you I love drinking these every now & then.

    onlyoni 4 May 2017 5:43 PM

    I don't know about the kale. I've tried to like it but it's just not happening. Berries, bananas and Chia seeds are work for me.

    AP1992 25 Apr 2017 6:21 PM

    Great article. some good tips here

    Shop A Everyday 10 Apr 2017 12:42 PM

    I pop chia on my cereal and in my smoothies

    Shop A Everyday 20 Nov 2016 3:37 PM

    My humble banana smoothie has now evolved into a much healthier but still delicious tasting drink

    Shop A Everyday 21 Sep 2016 2:17 PM

    Speaking of strawberries, aren't they tasty and a great price now

    Sandyg1 17 Jun 2016 2:28 PM

    Beauties, try adding a spoonful of Brewer's yeast (obtainable from Health Food Stores) to your smoothies for extra B vitamins and a malty taste.

    preciousia 9 Apr 2016 6:55 PM

    i prefer to eat the food and crunch the yummy kale. Not a smoothie fan as my weak stomach needs warm food. Warm smoothie is weird.

    Chicklet 7 Nov 2016 9:01 PM

    I must say, I'm a bit over smoothies too. I find eating the food more filling.

    annieleex 2 Apr 2016 9:57 PM

    Great article

    sporty_ytl 3 Jan 2016 2:03 AM

    Great article!

    Blissful Beauty 20 Dec 2015 11:32 PM

    Fantastic advice for smoothie lovers! I'm definitely one of them as I can't live without my blueberry smoothies on the weekend. I also like mango, strawberry and banana, especially when they are in season. Chia seeds make a welcome addition.

    Meagan Roth 29 May 2015 5:55 PM

    i want to try the seeds or acai powder. everything sounds very beneficial :P

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    Chantellelio25 5 May 2015 2:52 PM

    Mmm absolutely delicious!

    Yohanna 3 Apr 2015 6:51 AM

    yumm...chia for chocolate pudding, fruit forever and always, kale...I pass, grass is for cows

    Sassyblu26 24 Mar 2015 3:06 PM

    I love fruit smoothies with Chia seeds, they are so yummy!! :-)

    skinbeliever 12 Feb 2015 4:53 AM

    Chia seeds are a great source of fibre! I take a tablespoon every day in my smoothie. I am yet to try acai, although I know acai bowls are a thing. Sounds amazing!

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