Spinach, Cucumber and Apple Smoothie Calories

Yes, frozen spinach works well in this smoothie and can make it colder and thicker. Use plain spinach without seasoning, and blend it with enough liquid to prevent the mixture from becoming too dense.

No, you do not need to peel the apple or cucumber if you wash them thoroughly. Leaving their skins on adds texture and flavor; remove them only if you prefer a smoother drink or dislike the taste of the skins.

Add a little lemon juice or use a sweeter apple to balance the spinach’s grassy flavor. Start with a modest amount of spinach, then adjust the ingredients to taste rather than masking the drink with sweeteners.

Yes, you can prepare it the night before, but it tastes freshest soon after blending. Keep it in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator and shake or reblend it before drinking, since the ingredients may separate.

No, it does not detox the body. It supplies fruit and vegetables, but your liver and kidneys handle the body’s normal waste processing; the smoothie is best treated as a refreshing drink, not a cleanse.

It can fit into a weight-loss eating plan, especially when made without added sugar, but it does not cause weight loss by itself. Drinking it in place of a balanced meal may also leave you hungry sooner.

Yes, most people can include this smoothie regularly as one way to eat fruit and vegetables. Vary your produce across the week as well, rather than relying on the same drink as your only source of greens.

It can be a light option before exercise if you tolerate it well. The fruit provides carbohydrates, while the drink is not especially filling; leave enough time to digest it, particularly before intense activity.

No, blending does not remove the fiber when you keep the whole ingredients in the drink. Straining the smoothie, however, removes much of the pulp and reduces the fiber you consume.