Here are 3 spinach detox smoothie recipes for weight loss that you can add to your low-calorie diet plan to help you lose weight. Detox smoothies are very popular these days and you will find tons of recipes online by simply searching for them. That being said, not all of them will help you lose weight.

In fact, not using the right fruits and vegetables in your smoothies will have the opposite effect on the waistline! Read on and copy my 3 secret weight loss smoothie recipes to start losing weight.

Note: if you are diabetic, or a heart patient, take medications for kidney problems or high blood pressure, please do not drink these smoothies as some of the ingredients can contradict medications and make these conditions worse.

Detoxing

Let’s talk a little bit about detoxing and how to tell if you actually need one. Detoxing simply means ridding your body of free radicals and toxins that enter your body through the foods you eat and the air you breathe.

We are exposed to all types of toxins daily and although our body does an amazing job of eliminating them, sometimes extra help is needed.

Also, as we eat unhealthy foods, sugary drinks, or smoke cigarettes, our detoxification system starts to work extra hard to eliminate toxins left behind by these foods.

This causes a multitasking effect on our organs and doing a 3-day cleanse can sometimes be the best option to reset our system.

That said, doing a cleanse and going back to your same old unhealthy eating and lifestyle habits won’t get you long-term results. Here is a low-calorie diet plan to help you lose weight and remain healthy.

Signs You Need A Detox

Some of the most common signs you need a detox are fatigue, low-grade inflammation, unexplained weight gain, allergies, bad breath, stomach problems like bloating and gas along with mood and sleep changes.

It’s important to know that having some or all of these symptoms could indicate other health problems as well. That’s why it’s always important to rule them out before trying to self-treat at home.

Spinach Detox Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss

When using smoothies to detox your body, always look for ingredients that are high in antioxidants, high in dietary fiber, vitamin C, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Antioxidants and vitamin C are responsible for ridding your body of free radicals while anti-inflammatory foods help reduce inflamamtion which has been linked to weight gain.

Dietary fiber is important for optimal gut health, and digestion, keeps you feeling full longer during the day, reduces cravings, and constipation, and is needed by your digestive system to eliminate toxins.

Citrus fruits and vegetables are high in vitamin C content. Ginger, turmeric, and parsley contain anti-inflammatory properties along with antioxidants while bananas, cucumbers, strawberries, and apples contain dietary fiber.

These 3 spinach detox smoothie recipes are not only tasty but they all contain enough of the vitamins and minerals listed above to help you detox and lose weight.

1. Spinach & Apple Smoothie 

This apple spinach smoothie is a high-iron, fiber, and protein smoothie that will help put your body in fat-burning mode while reducing your cravings. 

Ingredients for 1 serving:

• 10 fresh baby spinach leaves
• 1 green apple
• 2 small celery stalks
• 50 grams of fresh parsley
• 1 inch of fresh ginger root
• 1 lemon
• 1 medium cucumber
• 2 glasses of water

Preparation & Consumption

Peel the ginger root, core the apple, squeeze the lemon juice, and add all of the ingredients into a blender. Blend at high speed until you have a smooth consistency.

Drink right away for breakfast. You can also drink this smoothie as a mid-morning snack but make sure you follow a low-calorie diet plan while on this drink in order to lose weight.

Spinach apple smoothie nutrition facts:

Each serving of this smoothie has 231 calories | 1.9g total fat | 0.3g saturated fat | 7% sodium | 56.2g total carbs | 13.1g dietary fiber | 31.2g total sugars | 7.9g protein | 20% calcium | 46% iron | 36% potassium|

2. Strawberry Spinach Smoothie 

This strawberry spinach smoothie is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Just 1 cup of this recipe gives you 75mg which is 100% of your daily recommended intake value. 

Ingredients for 1 serving:

• 10 baby spinach leaves
• 5-6 medium strawberries
• 1 medium mandarin
• 1 medium ripe banana
• 1 1/2 glass of water

Preparation & Consumption

Peel the banana, and mandarin, and get rid of the strawberry leaves, add all of your ingredients into a blender and blend on high speed until smooth.

Drink only this smoothie for breakfast and don’t have anything else until your mid-morning snack.

Strawberry spinach smoothie nutrition facts:

Each serving of this smoothie has 241 calories | 1.4g total fat | 0.2g saturated fat | 4% sodium | 52g total carbs | 8.7g dietary fiber | 31.1g total sugars | 5.6g protein | 13% calcium | 19% iron | 27% potassium | 75mg vitamin C |

3. Spinach Pineapple Smoothie 

Pineapples are the only fruit on the planet that contains an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and metabolism-boosting enzyme called bromelain.

This enzyme also helps your body digest proteins which turn into amino acids and are absorbed by the body.

Just make sure you are not diabetic or have problems with insulin because this smoothie is very high in fruit sugar and can cause s spike in blood sugar levels.

Ingredients for 1 serving:

• 1/2 cup of 100% pure pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup of pineapple chunks
• 10 baby spinach
• 1-inch ginger root
• 1/2 medium green apple
• 1 cup of water ( add more if needed)

Preparation

Peel and core the apple and add all of your ingredients into a blender, blend for 5 minutes or until smooth, and drink on an empty stomach for breakfast as a meal replacement shake.

Spinach pineapple smoothie nutrition facts:

Each serving of this smoothie has 170 calories | 0.7g total fat | 4% sodium | 41.3g total carbs | 6.6g dietary fiber | 29.7g total sugars | 4.1g protein | 11% calcium | 22% iron | 19% potassium | 70mg vitamin C |

How To Detox With Smoothies

• In order to detox your body with smoothies, you will need to consume only fruit or vegetable smoothies and water for the duration of 1 to 3 days.
• When detoxing, you will need to drink up to 8 glasses of water throughout the day. Water helps flush out toxins and prevent water retention.
• The fruits and veggies used in your smoothies will provide your body with enough vitamins and minerals to keep your energy levels up.

Are Smoothies Good For Weight Loss?

The short answer is yes, detox smoothies work but you will need to choose the right ingredients and drink them at the right time.

Adding the wrong fruits and vegetables to your smoothies will make you gain weight instead of losing it.

High fiber, high citric, and high protein fruits and vegetables should be your choice of ingredients when adding smoothies to your diet.

In most cases though, fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber and protein are also high in carbs and calories. Therefore, you must follow a low-calorie diet plan or consume them as meal replacement shakes to decrease your calorie intake.

Which Smoothie Is Best For Weight Loss?

Kiwi, melon, berry, grapefruit, apple, spinach, celery, cilantro, parsley, and avocado smoothies are great for those trying to detox the body and lose weight at the same time.

Best Vegetables For Weight Loss Smoothies

There are many vegetables that are high in fiber, protein, and iron but most of them cannot be used in smoothies. Below are the vegetables that taste good and can be used for weight loss and detoxing.

• Celery
• Spinach
• Beetroot
• Parsley
• Cilantro
• Lemon
• Lime
• Carrots
• Tomatoes

Best Fruits For Weight Loss Smoothies

Similar to the vegetables above, not all fruits will work and taste good in smoothies. Below are the ones I use regularly in my smoothies to help me detox and lose weight.

• Kiwi
• Prunes
• Starfruit
• Grapefruit
• Pineapples
• Apples
• Avocado
• Blueberries
• Strawberries
• Goji berries
• Cranberries
• Raspberries

Conclusion

Now you know how to make your very own detox smoothie recipes for weight loss at home. If you found this post helpful in any way, please take a moment to share it with your friends.

I would also love to hear how well these recipes worked for you in the comments below. Until next time, stay awesome.