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5 Healthy and Delicious Smoothie Recipes That Help Defy Aging

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Updated: Dec 12, 2019 6:17 pm·

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Sip these tasty smoothie treats loaded with antioxidants, nutrients, vitamins and other anti-aging powerhouses to fight the clock from the inside out.

Scroll down for five healthy and delicious smoothie recipes that help defy aging!

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Coconut Turmeric Smoothie

Turmeric can do everything from help detox the body and lower inflammation to support a healthy immune system. Combine that with the collagen-building properties of coconut and chia seeds and this is one powerful anti-aging concoction.

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup diced pineapple
1 banana, frozen in chunks
1 tsp ground turmeric (or freshly grated)
2 tsp chia seeds
1 tbsp coconut oil
Pinch of Himalayan sea salt
Pinch of vanilla powder (optional)

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Green Smoothie Healthy and Delicious Smoothie Recipes That Help Defy Aging

Green Goddess Smoothie

“There are definitely certain foods that defy age by improving cell growth and preventing cell damage,” Sarah Koszyk, RDN, has said, noting that this smoothie can help “make your skin look younger and fresher.”

Ingredients:

1 cup spinach, tightly packed
1/2 ripe medium banana
2 tbsp chopped avocado
1 tbsp sunflower seeds
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup unsweetened almond milk

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Brazil Nut Smoothie

This smoothie contains plenty of antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, but its biggest weapon is Brazil nuts, which are rich in selenium and are proven to improve skin elasticity.

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut water
1 cup chopped kale
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 orange, peeled
2 Brazil nuts

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Orange Smoothie Healthy and Delicious Smoothie Recipes That Help Defy Aging

Collagen Smoothie

“Collagen is the major building block of our skin, and it keeps our connective tissues strong,” Irena Macri, creator of the blog Eat Drink Paleo, has said. “It’s a complete protein, so it contains all nine amino acids that our bodies don’t produce on their own.”

Ingredients:

2 tbsp collagen powder
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 cup mixed frozen berries
1/2 cup spinach leaves
1 small banana
1/2–1 cup almond milk

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Cucumber Smoothie

In addition to fiber-rich cucumber, this smoothie adds cantaloupe — loaded with vitamins A and C, which promote skin-cell turnover and contribute to collagen formation, giving skin elasticity and youthful plumpness,” registered dietitian Lisa DeFazio has said. “Cucumber and cantaloupe are also high in potassium, which is critical for hydration, as is the coconut water, which adds a tropical kick.”

Ingredients:

1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup coconut water 1/2 cup chopped cantaloupe
1/2 cup chopped papaya
1 small lemon, peeled, quartered and seeded
Handful of ice cubes