Ultimate Hangover Smoothie

smootheis with, strawberries, blueberries, and superfoods
Number of Servings: 
1

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces coconut water (rich in potassium and other electrolytes)*
  • 12 cup frozen strawberries or blueberries (rich in vitamin C, fiber, manganese and antioxidants)
  • 1 shot of wheatgrass or 1 tsp green powder (aids in digestion and detoxification)
  • 1 heaping spoonful of vegan protein powder (amino acids aid detoxification)
  • 1 splash of aloe vera juice
  • 1 dash of cinnamon to sweeten (protects the liver against damage from alcohol)
  • 1 tsp organic honey to sweeten, depending on taste preferences

Directions

  1. Place ingredients into a blender and process for 60-90 seconds.
  2. Pour into glass and serve.

Notes

  • *James recommends using Vita Coco or another fresh coconut water. "Read the labels and only buy fresh coconut water in a Tetra-pak," says James, who notes that the majority of nationally available coconut water brands use concentrate.
Nutrition Info: 
Made with strawberries and greens powder: 189 Calories, 16 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 29 g Carbohydrates, 20 g Total sugars (6 g Added sugars), 6 g Fiber, 2 g Total fat (1 g sat), 433 mg Sodium, ★★★★ Vitamin C, Phosphorus, ★★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B6, Calcium, Zinc

Contributor

Dana James

Founder, FoodCoach NYC

Dana James, MS, CDN, CNS, is a Columbia University educated, triple certified nutritionist who is also trained in cognitive behavioral therapy.

She is the founder of Food Coach NYC, a functional medicine nutrition practice that helps correct biochemical and psychological imbalances through nutrition intervention and psychological exploration.