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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Drinks Β» Wild Blueberry Smoothie

    Wild Blueberry Smoothie

    Published Jan 7, 2016 Β· Modified Jul 18, 2021 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 14 Comments

    Dare I use the D word?

    Blueberry Detox Superfood Smoothie

    Delicious. Decadent. Devilish.

    Devour...able. Dinner?

    Ok fine...DETOX.

    OMG I said it okay bye.

    But I swear this tastes so much better than green juice. I don't even really like juice. Shhhhhh. You didn't hear that from me.

    But seriously. We all know that smoothies are a superb way to sneak in all kinds of superfoods, from vitamin K-rich kale, anti-cancer turmeric, and our favorite fiberlicious Wild Blueberries. They're the ideal on-the-go burst of nutrition that can very well satisfy the tastebuds at the same time.

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    January is the new year, and everyone and their brother is talking about the D word. The liver maaay have worked overtime this holiday season ridding the body of excess toxins found in excess sugar, alcohol, and fried foods. In today's day and age, to detox is to cleanse the body of the unhealthy, highly processed crapola that we gorged on in December by eating and/or drinking lots of nutrient-rich fruits and veggies.

    Embracing a healthier lifestyle as you ring in the new year doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to cookies forever. By enriching your life with simple antioxidant-packed superfoods like Wild Blueberries, avocado, turmeric, and kale, you're giving your liver a break and boosting your physical and mental health.

    While black pepper in a fruit smoothie may sound like a prank, it actually adds a deliciously unexpected kick! Flavor aside, the real reason black pepper plays a role in this cocktail of health is because adding a pinch boosts the bioavailability of curcumin (the bioactive compound in turmeric) by more than tenfold. Consuming tumeric with fat also helps boosts absorption, hence...avocado!

    Blueberry Detox Superfood Smoothie

    Rewind. Why do we care about boosting curcumin levels? Several studies suggest that curcumin is a potent fighter of cancer, inflammation, osteoporosis, and more. Turmeric is a true superfood!

    Si trade in the bubbly for blueberries, plop on your party hat and SBD (sparkly black dress) and kick off the New Year right with this scrumptious glass of liquid nutrition. Your liver will surely thank you!

    Head on over the the Wild Blueberries blog for the recipe!

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    WIld Blueberry Detox Smoothie

    This post is sponsored by The Wild Blueberry Association.  Thanks for supporting the brands that support Hummusapien!

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. nicki says

      January 07, 2016 at 3:21 pm

      Today I drove an hour and a half to buy blueberries, so hard to get hold of in Italy. Now I'm torn between using them on my porridge or whizzing them op in a smoothie!

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      • Alexis says

        January 11, 2016 at 8:52 pm

        Wowza!! That is quite a drive! I hope they're delish πŸ™‚

        Reply
    2. nicki says

      January 07, 2016 at 3:21 pm

      Today I drove an hour and a half to buy blueberries, so hard to get hold of in Italy. Now I'm torn between using them on my porridge or whizzing them op in a smoothie!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 11, 2016 at 8:52 pm

        Wowza!! That is quite a drive! I hope they're delish πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen} says

      January 07, 2016 at 12:10 pm

      Doh! The D-Word! Black pepper DOES sound like a prank... but I'm willing to try πŸ™‚

      Reply
    4. Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen} says

      January 07, 2016 at 12:10 pm

      Doh! The D-Word! Black pepper DOES sound like a prank... but I'm willing to try πŸ™‚

      Reply
    5. She Rocks Fitness says

      January 07, 2016 at 11:51 am

      I've been on a smoothie tear this week and they are all about the berries and being that somewhat ugly color...but gosh darn they taste so good and make me feel so good....High-Fives to ugly smoothies! XOXO

      Reply
    6. She Rocks Fitness says

      January 07, 2016 at 11:51 am

      I've been on a smoothie tear this week and they are all about the berries and being that somewhat ugly color...but gosh darn they taste so good and make me feel so good....High-Fives to ugly smoothies! XOXO

      Reply
    7. masala girl says

      January 07, 2016 at 9:48 am

      I love putting turmeric in smoothies so I always add some pepper! I love the kick with some cinnamon πŸ™‚

      Reply
    8. masala girl says

      January 07, 2016 at 9:48 am

      I love putting turmeric in smoothies so I always add some pepper! I love the kick with some cinnamon πŸ™‚

      Reply
    9. dixya | food, pleasure, and health says

      January 07, 2016 at 12:50 pm

      i think we all can use little D word in our life in the form of nutritious food and drinks..have you tried turmeric tea (basically honey, turmeric and black pepper with hot water)? it is pretty soothing.

      Reply
    10. dixya | food, pleasure, and health says

      January 07, 2016 at 12:50 pm

      i think we all can use little D word in our life in the form of nutritious food and drinks..have you tried turmeric tea (basically honey, turmeric and black pepper with hot water)? it is pretty soothing.

      Reply
    11. Alysia at Slim Sanity says

      January 07, 2016 at 8:11 am

      I'm a little afraid to get on the spicy/peppery smoothie train. But for you, I might give it a try!

      Reply
    12. Alysia at Slim Sanity says

      January 07, 2016 at 8:11 am

      I'm a little afraid to get on the spicy/peppery smoothie train. But for you, I might give it a try!

      Reply

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