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J.J. Smith's Cleansing Pineapple Spinach Smoothie

September 30, 2014 / 6:00 AM CDT / CBS Minnesota

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JJ Smith is the author of the #1 national bestseller and USA TODAY bestseller Lose Weight Without Dieting or Working Out! JJ Smith is a nutritionist and certified weight-loss expert who has been featured on The Steve Harvey Show, The Montel Williams Show, and The Jamie Foxx Show and on the NBC, FOX, and CW Network television stations, as well as in the pages of Glamour, Essence, and Ladies Home Journal. Since reclaiming her health, losing weight, and discovering a "second youth" in her forties, JJ has become the voice of inspiration to those who want to lose weight, be healthy, and get their sexy back! To learn more, check out JJSmithOnline.com. Her new book from sister company Simon & Schuster, 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse is available now wherever books are sold.

Losing weight can be one of the most frustrating experiences on earth. The worst part? About 95 percent of all people who lose weight gain it back in three to five years, according to nutritionist, JJ Smith. Why? Quite simply because we "go on" diets, rather than changing our habits.

Embarking on JJ's, custom designed 10-day smoothie cleanse allows participants to retrain their taste buds, craving healthier foods. Made up of supernutrients from leafy greens and fruits, green smoothies are filling, healthy and enjoyable to drink. 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse is filled with over 100 different smoothie recipes for all kinds of health conditions and goals.Try the Pineapple Spinach Smoothie recipe below for a total body cleanse and a healthier you!

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Pineapple Spinach Smoothie

Ingredients

2 cups fresh spinach, packed
1 cup pineapple chunks
2 cups frozen peaches
2 bananas, peeled
1 1/2 packets stevia
2 cups of water
2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
Optional: 1 scoop of protein powder

Directions

Place spinach and water into blender and blend until mixture is a green juice-like consistency. Stop blender and add remaining ingredients. Blend until creamy.

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JJ Smith is the author of the #1 national bestseller and USA TODAY bestseller Lose Weight Without Dieting or Working Out! JJ Smith is a nutritionist and certified weight-loss expert who has been featured on The Steve Harvey Show, The Montel Williams Show, and The Jamie Foxx Show and on the NBC, FOX, and CW Network television stations, as well as in the pages of Glamour, Essence, and Ladies Home Journal. Since reclaiming her health, losing weight, and discovering a "second youth" in her forties, JJ has become the voice of inspiration to those who want to lose weight, be healthy, and get their sexy back! To learn more, check out JJSmithOnline.com. Her new book from sister company Simon & Schuster, 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse is available now wherever books are sold.