Summery Fat Burning Smoothie

Everyone wants to look and feel their best in the summer time – but it can be difficult to find the right foods to make it happen! Boost your metabolism and help burn fat with this summery green smoothie. But remember everybody’s bodies are different; we can provide you with a personalised plan for weight loss based on your individual body composition make an appointment with one of our natural health practitioners.

2 cups spinach
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
2 stalks celery (chopped)
1 cup brewed green tea (cooled)
1 large grapefruit (peeled and seeded)
2 cups pineapple chunks (frozen)
½ large avocado
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Place spinach, mint, celery, and green tea into your Omniblend
Puree until smooth.
Add remaining ingredients.
Blend again.

Recipe sourced from: simplegreensmoothies.com

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