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15 Healthy Smoothies for Radiant Skin

Sip your way to a clear, glowing complexion with these easy smoothie recipes that taste as good as they are going to make you look

by Meghan Rabbitt, Jessica Amaris

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Sick of hearing what you can't drink if you want perfect skin?

Coffee. Booze. Soda. Even fruit juice is a no-no. What's a thirsty gal to do? The answer: Healthy smoothies.

You can sip your way to a clear complexion (and bonus -- a slimmer waistline) with delicious and healthy smoothies that are good for your skin.

Ashley Koff, R.D., a celebrity dietitian and author of "Mom Energy," says every woman can benefit from firing up the ol' blender for healthy smoothie recipes. "Smoothies are a great way to get all of the nutrients you need for beautiful skin in just one drink," says Koff. "Even better, since they're so easy to make and take with you, they can replace the junky, highly-processed fast food that's so bad for your skin."

That's why we asked Koff and six other experts to create 15 healthy smoothie recipes that would satisfy our blend ambition.

The nutritious combinations of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and good-for-you fats in these healthy smoothies are especially good for your skin, says Koff. "They are packed with essential fatty acids, which calm puffiness and redness. They're loaded with antioxidants, which keep wrinkles and sagging to a minimum. And many of the ingredients here are also alkalizing, which helps the body release skin-irritating toxins."

Are you frantically dusting off your blender yet? Yeah, us too. Discover all the best healthy smoothie recipes here.

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Nice.

by Mollysunshine Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 02:08AM Report as inappropriate

I'll be trying out some of these! A lot of them look really yummy!

by NillaButterfly Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 04:23PM Report as inappropriate

Never tried.. Excited to try something new!

by Kbhaber Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 07:43AM Report as inappropriate

sounds yummy

by LittleBunny Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 12:43PM Report as inappropriate

This is a great article. I like these healthy smoothie options that also clear your skin in the process.

by emjay Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 10:14AM Report as inappropriate

They look and sound so good!

by EricaC123 Monday, December 31, 2012 at 01:55PM Report as inappropriate

That mango smoothie sounds so good! I love mango anything.

by cheerio9551 Monday, December 10, 2012 at 08:06PM Report as inappropriate

I'm definitely going to be trying these out!

by MizzPink Monday, December 3, 2012 at 11:24AM Report as inappropriate

Been making smoothies since I was 14yrs old, these are nice combo ingredients, but for someone who's busy like me, I've tapered my smoothies down to 5 fast ingredients. You can buy pass and save A LOT of money and just buy chia seeds instead of fish oil, hemp & etc....it expands like tapioca and use fiber 1 cereal. Not to mention save a lot more money. Sugar free pudding thickens smoothies as well as give flavor. If you have the time to do this Great, but for a busy person like me, No way. I even take my own to the gym and shake it with my ingredients to drink at least 30 minutes after the gym.

by Lani702 Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 03:06PM Report as inappropriate

Will definitely try other recipes. But don't see chai in the recipe of last one..

by Pinky5 Friday, October 5, 2012 at 03:05PM Report as inappropriate