The Green Smoothie That Isn't a Detox

We named this one deliberately. It's not a "detox" — your liver and kidneys already handle that. It's just a genuinely nutrient-dense way to start the day. See our honest take on detox claims for why we phrase it this way.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 0 min Serves: 1

Ingredients

1 cup spinach or kale
½ frozen banana
½ cup frozen mango or pineapple
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp almond butter
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or water)
Ice, if needed

Steps

Add all ingredients to a blender.
Blend until smooth, adding more liquid if needed to reach your preferred consistency.
Drink immediately — this is a nutrient-dense smoothie, not a cleanse.

Why this scores well on THE FAD: Spinach brings plant diversity and fibre without heavy calories, chia and almond butter add omega-3s and healthy fats, and there's no added sugar — the fruit itself provides sweetness alongside fibre that slows the sugar hit.

The green smoothie that isn't a detox

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