How to Make a Grapefruit Smoothie

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The ingredients in this smoothie including grapefruit, strawberries, apple, ginger, and water are know for their great health benefits. Grapefruit can lower cancer risks, strawberries can reduce inflammation, ginger can aid nausea, apples can reduce diabetes risks, and water helps hydrate our bodies. This smoothie is a powerhouse for the body.

Steps

  1. Cut the grapefruit into cubes or slices. Remove the skin either with your hands or a knife then chop the grapefruit into slices and cut it into cubes.
  2. Chop the apple. Cut the apple into small cubes with a knife however, don't remove the skin as it contains many nutrients (e.g. fiber).
  3. Chop the strawberries. Quarter the strawberries by cutting them in half vertically and horizontally. Decide if you want to remove the leaves or use them.
  4. Add ingredients to blender. Add in the chopped grapefruit, strawberries, apple, ginger, and water to a blender.
  5. Blend the ingredients. Once all the ingredients are added, blend on high for a minute, or until the smoothie is smooth and lump free.
  6. Pour into a glass. Distribute the smoothie into a drinking glass.
  7. Serve. Pop a straw into the smoothie and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 grapefruit
  • 2 cups (470 ml) strawberries
  • 1 inch (25 mm) chopped ginger
  • 1 apple
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water

Tips

  • Since this smoothie is not sweet add in a ripe banana or dates for a hint of sweetness.
  • Throw in some chia seeds or hemp hearts for even more healthy nutrients.
  • Avoid adding refined sugar into this smoothie as it will make the smoothie less healthy.
  • Reuses the grapefruit peel by making a facial mask or even tea.
  • Replace the water with almond milk for a more creamy smoothie.
  • Pour the smoothie into a mason jar cup to take it on the go.

Things You'll Need

  • Knife
  • Blender
  • Serving glass
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