Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie
SOS smoothie
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, detoxifying, beautifying… this is pretty much the perfect drink. Popularized by Anthony Williams, otherwise known as the “Medical Medium”, my version gets the job done without the excessive sugar from orange juice and bananas. It includes all the powerful functional ingredients to detox heavy metals and other toxins we come in contact with in modern life.
Quick rundown of the all-star ingredients…
Wild blueberries are known for their extraordinarily potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, supporting anti-aging, weight management, gut health, brain health, reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and more. They are also a low-sugar fruit, and absolutely delicious… Ideally, look for frozen wild blueberries that are also organic. In NYC, I order these from Farm to People.
Cilantro is a powerful antiviral and antibacterial plant, able to pull heavy metals like aluminum, mercury and lead out of the body. I often will buy cilantro sprouts too as they are nutrient-dense.
Atlantic dulse (aka seaweed) is high in essential mineral iodine and other nutrients, helps balance the thyroid, and helps detoxify heavy metals. You can add the actual seaweed flakes, but I prefer to use this liquid version as it is much more mild of a flavor.
Barley grass juice powder is an antioxidant powerhouse that reduces inflammation, balances the gut microbiome, and supports healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels. I order this.
Spirulina, otherwise known as blue-green algae, is cancer-protective, anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy. It is known to lower blood pressure, provide allergy relief, aid in weight loss, and strengthen eyes, teeth and the immune system. I order this, or sometimes the combo pack of both, if available.
Protein rounds out this perfect smoothie. I add a combination of grass-fed whey/beef/bone broth protein AND collagen. Most people aren’t getting enough! We need .75-1g of protein per pound of our body weight daily for every cell in our body to function property (no, it’s not about bulking in the gym). If your goal is weight balance, protein is the least calorie-dense and the best way to get there. So if you are 130 lbs for example, at MINIMUM you need to consume 98g of protein per day. And that isn’t to gain muscle. That’s foundational, just to keep um body running smoothly and to avoid LOSS of key lean mass (the kind of lean mass that burns more fat at rest). Aka, the way to gain the ideal improve body composition.
I view collagen as a supplement as it isn’t a complete protein, plus it’s low in calories and makes the smoothie very creamy. It is amazing for skin, hair, nails, joints and general anti-aging. After age 30, our body starts to lose collagen every year, so supplementation will help replenish these stores. “Hydrolyzed collagen peptides” is the most bioavailable version for us to consume and reap the maximum benefits, and making sure it’s grass-fed and pasture-raised is key for quality. Beyond making us AGELESS, collagen in combination with a complete protein balances blood sugar, supports energy, appetite control and lean muscle synthesis.
Tools:
I use my Nutri-Bullet to make this smoothie in 2 minutes.
INGREDIENTS:
serves 1
1 cup organic, unsweetened nut milk — I’ve been loving hemp milk, Three Trees almond or pistachio milk, or tache unsweetened pistachio milk if I can find it. you could also use grass-fed/raw milk!
1/2 - 1 cup frozen organic wild blueberries — I buy this one in NYC
handful of fresh cilantro, or cilantro sprouts
1 dropperful liquid Atlantic Dulse, OR 1 small handful atlantic dulse flakes
1 scoop of organic spirulina powder
1 scoop of organic barley grass juice powder
pinch of pink/sea salt
optional: 1 scoop grass-fed collagen peptides + 1/2-1 scoop clean complete protein like Be Well By Kelly (dairy-free) or Mt. Capra (whey/dairy).
few drops organic liquid stevia, if desired
STEPS:
Add all to a blender or the cup of your Nutri-Bullet. Blend. Decant into your favorite glass, and enjoy!
This is so good it’s crazy