Name: Recipe: Spicy Cucumber Mint Smoothie
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin coconut oil; 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger root; 1 tablespoon raw almond butter; 1 tablespoon chia seeds; 1/4 cup hemp seeds; 1/4 avocado; 1/4 cucumber; 1/4 lime; 1 kale leaf; 1 cup filtered water; 2 to 3 ince cubes; 8 to 10 chopped fresh mint leaves; 1/4 jalapeño chili, seeds removed

By: Mark Hyman, MD

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The best smoothies are nutrient-dense and full of protein, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats. This recipe is not only delicious — it also activates your metabolism, sustains energy levels and stabilizes blood sugar.

Note: Soaking a smoothie’s seeds or nuts activates their enzymes and makes them easier to digest. Fill a bowl with enough filtered water to cover them, and soak for at least 30 minutes (preferably overnight).

Ingredients

½ teaspoon extra-virgin coconut oil
½-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled
1 tablespoon raw almond butter
1 tablespoon chia seeds
¼ cup hemp seeds
¼ avocado
¼ cucumber, peeled
¼ lime, peeled and seeded
1 kale leaf, stem removed
1 cup filtered water
2 to 3 ice cubes (depending on how cold you like your drinks)
8 to 10 chopped fresh mint leaves
Optional: ¼ jalapeño chili, seeds removed