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Ginger-Kale Detox Smoothie

Ali Segersten (author)
GINGER-KALE DETOX SMOOTHIE-1

Ginger, kale, and cabbage all contain potent anti-inflammatory and detoxification compounds that can calm the gut, up-regulate genes that turn down inflammatory pathways, and increase antioxidant enzymes. Serve this smoothie as an afternoon snack or for breakfast with a few scoops of your favorite amino acid powder.

Ingredients
3 small granny smith apples cored and chopped
¼ bunches kale
2 cups chopped green cabbage
3 inches fresh ginger
2 tablespoons golden flaxseeds
2 cups water
1 cups ice cubes (optional)

Nutrition Facts

Per serving Recipe serves 4

Calories from
  • Protein 8%
  • Net carbs 52%
  • Fat 41%
Full nutrition facts
Macros
Energy & Macronutrients
Calories
306kcal
Protein
5.6g
Total Carbohydrates
43.3g
Dietary Fiber
6.9g
Net Carbs
36.4g
Total Sugars
32.6g
Sucrose
2.2g
Glucose
3.7g
Fructose
6.1g
Total Fat
12.8g
Saturated Fat
6.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
37.8mg
Sodium
103mg
Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin C
30mg
Thiamin (B1)
0.19mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.31mg
Niacin (B3)
0.71mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
0.26mg
Vitamin B6
0.18mg
Folate (B9)
41.1µg
Vitamin B12
0.34µg
Choline
35.5mg
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
99µg
Vitamin D
0.18µg
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)
0.72mg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)
93.1µg
Minerals
Minerals
Calcium
191mg
Iron
1.2mg
Magnesium
52.7mg
Phosphorus
161mg
Potassium
482mg
Zinc
1.1mg
Copper
0.16mg
Manganese
0.38mg
Selenium
3.4µg
Fluoride
0.45µg
Amino Acids
Essential Amino Acids
Histidine
0.06g
Isoleucine
0.08g
Leucine
0.11g
Lysine
0.09g
Methionine
0.03g
Phenylalanine
0.08g
Threonine
0.07g
Tryptophan
0.03g
Valine
0.1g
Non-Essential Amino Acids
Alanine
0.09g
Arginine
0.16g
Aspartic Acid
0.2g
Cystine
0.03g
Glutamic Acid
0.39g
Glycine
0.1g
Hydroxyproline
0.01g
Proline
0.09g
Serine
0.09g
Tyrosine
0.05g
Fatty Acids
Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs)
Butyric Acid (4:0)
0.31g
Caproic Acid (6:0)
0.18g
Medium-Chain Fatty Acids (MCFAs)
Caprylic Acid (8:0)
0.1g
Capric Acid (10:0)
0.24g
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
Oleic Acid (18:1 cis)
3g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
ALA (18:3 n-3)
1.4g
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Linoleic Acid (LA)
0.65g
Other
Carotenoids
Alpha-Carotene
14.7µg
Beta-Carotene
502µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin
6µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
996µg
Plant Sterols (Phytosterols)
Phytosterols
5mg
Beta-Sitosterol
0.57mg
Stigmasterol
2.3mg
Other Compounds
Betaine
0.38mg
Caffeine
0.9mg
Theobromine
10.8mg
4.5 2 reviews

Nat…

Apr 7, 2025

Delicious. I added half a lemon and a lime, and used chia seeds that were on hand instead of flax.

Jes…

Mar 16, 2025

This was ok. I prefer a similar one in The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook that is a little more complicated.