This Anti-Cancer Green Smoothie recipe is full of health-promoting ingredients, including leafy greens and broccoli florets. This vegan and dairy-free blended drink can be served as a meal replacement or as a snack. Easy to make and delicious, too.
Disclaimer: although this recipe is titled “anti-cancer,” it is not intended as a replacement for medical treatment as advised by your healthcare professional. This recipe is intended to help with cancer prevention.
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Recipe Highlights
This anti-cancer smoothie recipe is similar to my Collard Green Smoothie recipe, but with the addition of frozen broccoli florets. Broccoli contains sulforaphane, the compound in broccoli that has been studied for its cancer-fighting properties.
In this recipe, you actually can’t taste the frozen broccoli once it’s blended with all of the other great ingredients in this recipe. The carrot juice, fruit, citrus, cocoa powder, mint leaves all work together to magically cover up the “green” flavor of the veggies.
Even if you don’t necessarily love the taste of green vegetables, I think that you will enjoy the flavor of this very healthy anti-cancer smoothie. Here’s a list from the MD Anderson Cancer Center of more cancer-fighting foods.
How Broccoli Fights Cancer
Studies show that there are compounds in cruciferous vegetables known as isothiocyanates that fight cancer. However, as far as we know, these compounds are only present in raw or very gently cooked cruciferous vegetables. So, that’s why this recipe uses gently blanched and frozen broccoli florets.
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It’s also easier to hide the flavor of frozen broccoli as opposed to fresh broccoli. And, the frozen florets even help to thicken the smoothie.
If you’re a fan of broccoli, you might also like this easy step-by-step guide for how to sprout broccoli seeds on your countertop without dirt. Sprouting broccoli and eating a tablespoon or two a day is another way to help prevent and fight cancer.
Recipe Steps
Step One
The first step of this recipe is to gather up your ingredients. This recipe is forgiving, so don’t worry if you don’t have every single one of the ingredients. For instance, if you don’t have carrot juice, you can use water (see my recipe for homemade carrot juice). If you don’t have fresh mint, you can just leave it out.
Step Two
Combine all of the ingredients in the base of a high-speed blender like a Blendtec or a Vitamix. Blend on high for just about 45 seconds, or until the smoothie is thick and creamy.
Also, be sure to check out my tutorial on the best way to freeze bananas!
Step Three
Divide the smoothie between two glasses and serve immediately. You can store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
FAQs
Other Superfood Smoothie Recipes You Might Like
- Broccoli Sprout Smoothie
- Immune-Boosting Orange Banana Smoothie
- Collard Green Smoothie
- Creamy Detox Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Cauliflower Smoothie
- Kale Berry Chocolate Smoothie
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Also, if you are a cancer patient or you know someone who is, you might want to read my full article on ways to deal with a cancer diagnosis. In this article, I also share my own story of cancer diagnosis and recovery.
Don’t miss my round-up of the best Cancer Fighting Smoothies.
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Note: this post is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for recommendations related to your individual situation.
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