Iron is vital because it helps transport oxygen around the body. Iron is also essential for a number of the body’s enzymes, such as those that contribute to the body’s antioxidant defences.

That’s why iron is also essential for the skin. Many Danish women are iron-deficient, so we’ve created a smoothie recipe with a focus on iron. Iron absorption from your diet is enhanced when it’s consumed alongside vitamin C, which you’ll find in the strawberries, blueberries and lemon juice in this smoothie. Vitamin C also has immune-boosting and collagen-building properties for both your body and your skin. 

The recipe makes approx. ½ litre of smoothie

Fruit and vegetables can be used either frozen or fresh.

• 1 small beetroot
• 3 bunches of broccoli
• ½ avocado
• 10 strawberries
• 1 dl blueberries
• The juice of ½ a lemon
• 5 dl water, coconut water or cold herbal tea*
• 15–20 almonds, equivalent to a small handful
• 1 tsp linseed oil
• 2 tsp olive oil

+ Optional: anti-inflammatory ginger, chilli or cayenne pepper, if you like a bit of a kick in your smoothie.

Method

/ Add all the ingredients to the blender, except the oil, and blend until you have a smoothie with no lumps.

/ Finally, add the linseed and olive oil, blend for a further 10 seconds, and the smoothie is ready to drink.

Other good sources of iron
Leafy greens, cashew nuts, dates, pre-cooked potatoes with their skins on, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts, chickpeas, prunes, dried apricots, walnuts.

*Tip / Make a pot of tea in the evening before you go to bed and leave it to cool overnight. Then it’ll be ready to add to your smoothie in the morning.Find more tips and tricks for your smoothie here. 

To make it easier to get started with your new smoothie habits, we’ve written an article on how to prepare your smoothies easilyhere.

We recommend looking after your skin both inside and out

When your energy levels are low, it can be uplifting to start the day with some self-care rituals. Our 01 body care range brings heavenly and feminine aromatherapy to your morning routine, alongside your IRON POWER smoothie.

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Another great morning ritual that stimulates both your skin and your energy levels is dry brushing. See our selection of effective dry brushes here.

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