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A seasonal Cranberry Cucumber smoothie that is packed full of antioxidants and cleansing properties. While they are in season, enjoy the full benefits of the high vitamin C content of the cranberries. They are also good for urinary tract infections. With added cucumber, mint leaves, dates, pear and tamarind, this makes the perfect detox smoothie if you’ve had too much to eat!

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Cranberry Cucumber Detox Smoothie
1/3 cup fresh (or frozen) cranberries
1/2 cucumber, peeled (if desired)
10 dates (yes, this is a high-energy low-gi smoothie!)
1 ripe pear
Juice from 1 orange
5 – 6 mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon tamarind pulp (+ half cup of water to remove the seeds)
Water as required to adjust consistency

Remove the seeds in the tamarind pulp by diluting it. (You can watch this video where I show how to do this process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgf1CI0w4FA).
Then add all ingredients to a blender including the tamarind water. Add some water and blend until smooth.
Pour in a tall glass and drink up!
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Have a Happy Holidays!
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Audio credit: A Simple Friday Night – Jesse Daniel Smith (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCDpqbPdnLo)

Cameraman: Kevin Mangaroo – http://www.kevinmangaroo.com