Food Matters Smoothie Recipes

Spiced Grapefruit Cooler

Support your immune system and smooth out your skin with this cellulite-busting cooler!

Serves: 1

Why It's So Good For You

Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C, which is an important immune system component and necessary for collagen production. It is also associated with reduced inflammation in conditions such asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and helps to prevent from heart attacks, strokes and cancer.

The combination of grapefruit, ginger and cinnamon help to reduce inflammation, improve blood circulation, reduce fluid retention, manage healthy blood sugar levels, and detoxify your body - all of which contribute to puffy, cellulite-prone skin.

Ingredients

(use organic ingredients where possible)

• 2 yellow grapefruits, peeled and seeds removed
• ½ inch fresh ginger root, peeled
• 1 tbsp of coconut oil
• 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp of natural vanilla extract
• ¾ cup spring or filtered water
• 6 ice cubes
• Raw honey, pure maple syrup or stevia leaf powder to taste (optional)

Directions

1. Blend all ingredients together.
2. Enjoy!