This black ink colored smoothie is nothing to shy away from.  It’s brimming with detoxifying properties, antioxidants, electrolytes, and striking good looks!

Lets take a look at the ingredients and some of their benefits.

But first, what the heck is Activated Charcoal?

“Activated Charcoal (aka activated carbon) is material produced from different carbon sources (coal, coconuts, or wood).  When these carbon sources are cooked at a really high temperature–around 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit–a chemical reaction occurs.  After cooked, all the harsh compounds disappear and plenty good ones are added in.  Simultaneously, the surface area expands full of itty bitty pores that are perfect for ADsorption.

Adsorption is not the same as absorption.  ADsorption attracts substances and traps it on a surface.  ABsorption soaks in all substances, like a sponge soaks up water.

After cooking and cleaning, the result is activated charcoal. ”

What are some of the benefits of Activated Charcoal?

-Whitens teeth (use it with your toothpaste)

-Alleviates uncomfortable gas and bloating

-Poison and toxin remedy (GI tract decontaminant)

-Can help prevent cellular damage to kidneys

-Supports healthy adrenal glands

Are you convinced to try this smoothie, yet? That was just one ingredient!

Caveat: Charcoal can bind to medications a person needs–making them ineffective. Anyone taking medication do so at least 3 hours apart from drinking something with charcoal in it.
The same goes for nutrients. Activated charcoal may also soak up the vitamins from food. Feel free to omit the charcoal to get the full health benefits from the other ingredients. I only used it for the cool color:)

Let’s keep it going shall we?

5 benefits of coconut water

-Maintains kidney health

-It’s antimicrobial

-Improves skin condition (contains cytokines that act as a natural moisturizer)

-Treats headaches and migraines (contains magnesium–essential to treat migraines)

-Promotes digestion

5 benefits of coconut meat

-The fiber in coconut meat regulates bowel activity

-Can gently and naturally rid the body of parasites

-Antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal

-It regulates blood sugar and insulin levels

-It improves the uptake of nutrients already in your diet.

5 benefits of blueberries

-High in Antioxidants

–Help Fight Cancer

–Amp Up Weight Loss

–Boost Brain Health

–Alleviate Inflammation

5 benefits of bananas

-They contain powerful antioxidants

-Helps you feel more full

-Perfect food for athletes, largely due to their mineral content and easily digested carbs

-May help reduce exercise-related muscle cramps and soreness

-Contains potassium, a mineral essential for heart health, especially blood pressure control

5 benefits of almonds (almond butter)

-Support healthy brain function

-Great for skin health (contains vitamin E)

-Helps control blood sugar levels

-Can help fight cancer and inflammation

– Contains probiotic components that help with digestion, detoxification and healthy bacterial growth within the gut flora

Feel good about what you drink!

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Try my Purple Velvet–Beet Chocolate Smoothie!

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Recipe

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Lava Cleanse - Activated Charcoal Smoothie

This black ink colored smoothie is nothing to shy away from. It's brimming with detoxifying properties, antioxidants, electrolytes, and striking good looks!

Servings 1 large serving or 2 small servings

Ingredients

• 1 young thai coconut coconut water and meat
• 1 tablespoon almond butter
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• ½ frozen banana
• 1 teaspoon activated charcoal powder optional

Instructions

• Pour coconut water into blender then scrape coconut meat from coconut and add to blender.
• Add the remaining ingredients and blender until smooth. Enjoy!
• Caveat: Charcoal can bind to medications a person needs--making them ineffective. Anyone taking medication do so at least 3 hours apart from drinking something with charcoal in it. The same goes for nutrients. Activated charcoal may also soak up the vitamins from food. Feel free to omit the charcoal to get the full health benefits from the other ingredients. I only used it for the cool color:)