Best smoothie ingredients for healthy skin

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
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
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Inulin is my new favourite addition!
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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.
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yes!! all of these are fantatsic!
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Banana, chia seeds, some turmeric, coconut water, a little honey, blueberries, so much goodness
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I love chia seeds, such a nice unique texture
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Maca powder is very good too
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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.
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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.
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Great article. some good tips here
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I pop chia on my cereal and in my smoothies
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My humble banana smoothie has now evolved into a much healthier but still delicious tasting drink
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Speaking of strawberries, aren't they tasty and a great price now
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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.
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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.
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I must say, I'm a bit over smoothies too. I find eating the food more filling.
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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.
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i want to try the seeds or acai powder. everything sounds very beneficial :P
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Mmm absolutely delicious!
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yumm...chia for chocolate pudding, fruit forever and always, kale...I pass, grass is for cows
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I love fruit smoothies with Chia seeds, they are so yummy!! :-)
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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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