The term “micronutrients” refers to vitamins and mineral needed by the body in very small amounts. Their impact on the body’s health and vitality, however, can be very significant and deficiencies can cause an array of problems.
Your skin reflects your overall health and, when it comes to maintaining a youthful skin appearance, a balanced diet plays a crucial role. Nutrient deficiencies can significantly impact your skin appearance and lead to various skin issues, including premature ageing, dryness, itchiness, rashes, and hyperpigmentation.
Making sure that your daily diet includes a variety of micronutrients will go a long way in supporting your skin’s youthful radiance.
Unfortunately, in a world dominated by processed foods and hectic schedules, ensuring an ample supply of these essential nutrients can become a challenge.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a popular nutrition guru and biomedical scientist, has been researching the effects of micronutrient deficiencies on human metabolism, longevity, and overall health for years.
To help people improve their well-being, she created her famous green smoothies abundant with micronutrients.
Her recipe on the next page is brimming with vitamins and minerals that your skin will be grateful to receive.
For the best results use organic fruits and vegetables and blend them in a high-quality blender (I use Vitamix).
The amounts given in the recipe make approximately 64 oz – it’s enough to share or to keep in the fridge for the next day.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick’s Ultimate Micronutrient Smoothie
- 8 large kale leaves
- 2 rainbow chard leaves with stems
- 1 tomato
- 1 large carrot
- 2 celery stalks
- 8 pieces of parsley
- 1 apple
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 lemon
- 1 to 2 cups blueberries
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup of hydrolyzed collagen powder
- 2 cups water
To prepare the smoothie:
🟢 Chop all the ingredients (except the lemon) into manageable pieces and add them to the blender along with the collagen powder.
🟢 Quarter the lemon and squeeze its juice into the blender; discard the rind. Another option is to peel the lemon and cut it in quarters before blending.
🟢Blend on high or your blender’s smoothie setting until the ingredients are completely broken down.