Maybe it’s the New Year energy, or maybe you’re always looking for ways to enhance your wellness. January is a popular time for a reset after the indulgence of the holidays, when people embrace gym memberships, “dry January”, and healthier diets.
The resolve to invest in one’s health is always beneficial, and we believe that plant medicines can support everyone’s health goals – including natural detoxification!
While many are used to the slightly bitter taste of herbs, some still struggle, especially when they’re new to herbal medicine. For those exploring the benefits of herbs for the first time – you’ll be pleased to hear that there’s more than one way to enjoy our herbal medicines!
Smoothies offer a convenient way to pack nourishing, detox-friendly foods into a snack or meal and the good news is, our Detox Support tinctures work their magic when mixed in with them.
Here are 3 recipes to pack the detoxifying abilities of herbs into your morning (or anytime!) detox smoothies.
Deep Purple Detox Smoothie (1 serving)
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup frozen raspberries/ cherries/ strawberries
- Optional – handful of fresh sprouts or shoots (alfalfa/ pea/ sunflower)
- 3/4 cup coconut milk or water
- 1 tsp HepatoDR® or Milk Thistle tincture
Tropical Detox Smoothie (1 serving)
- 1/4 cup frozen mangoes
- 1/4 cup frozen bananas
- ½” piece of peeled fresh ginger
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 3/4 cup coconut milk or water
- 1 tsp HepatoDR® or Milk Thistle tincture
Creamy Green Detox Smoothie (1 serving)
- 1 frozen banana, sliced
- ½ avocado (skinned and pitted)
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 3/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk or water
- 1 tsp HepatoDR® or Milk Thistle tincture
FAQ: Which liver-support tincture should I use?
Milk Thistle tincture offers gentle daily support that aids the liver in its daily functioning of processing and eliminating wastes.
Our HepatoDR® tincture features milk thistle, dandelion, and globe artichoke – providing a powerful blend of herbs for full-spectrum liver detox support! Not only that, HepatoDR® will help increase detoxification through liver pathways and is beneficial for aiding in bile production and flow, with gallbladder-supportive herbs.
Some Out-of-the-box Detox Smoothie Superstar Ingredients

Cauliflower
Yup! You read that right! Cauliflower adds a thick creaminess to smoothies without sugar and easily takes on the flavours of other ingredients due to its bland taste! It also brings potassium, Vitamin C and fibre, and as it is a member of the Cruciferous vegetable family, it contains flavonoids, carotenoids and other beneficial compounds that can help assist the liver in neutralizing harmful substances – along with protective glucosinolates.
Tip!
Keep some lightly cooked or frozen cauliflower florets on hand to quickly add to smoothies.

Leafy Greens
Skip the salad and incorporate the benefits of leafy greens in your smoothie! Kale, spinach, lettuce and even some zippier flavoured leaves like arugula add a potent boost of nutrients like vitamin K and fibre. Like all deeply coloured fruits and veggies – greens provide a plethora of phytonutrients. The key with greens is to start small until you find the ratio that works for your palate!
Tip!
Choose organic and/or locally grown whenever possible.

Beets
The deep purple hue of beets is an indicator of betalins, highly pigmented compounds rich in antioxidants that have been found to reduce inflammation as well as aid the body in detoxification. Plus, they are naturally sweet! Steam, or roast to soften the vegetable, or – if you have a high-powered blender – you can add raw grated or diced beets to your detox smoothies.
Tip!
Pair with blueberries for a purple-powered antioxidant blast.
Learn more about our gentle, everyday detox support: Detox Naturally – Reset Your Body and Your Health
Learn more about detoxing all year round: Simple, Holistic Detoxification for All Seasons