Are you a bride-to-be who wants supple, smooth skin that shines effortlessly on your big day? While regular facials and spa sessions help, you also need to focus on your gut to prevent acne, dead skin cells, and clogged pores. From nutrient-packed smoothies and vitamin-rich juices, these drinks will boost your skin and hair while keeping you energised. Here are some healthy, easy drink recipes for brides to get a radiant pre-wedding glow.

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1. Beetroot green juice recipe

Ingredients:

1 beetroot, peeled and sliced

4-5 mint leaves

2-3 neem leaves

4-5 coriander leaves

2-3 curry leaves

1 glass water

Method:

In a blender, add beetroot, curry leaves, neem leaves, mint leaves, and coriander leaves. Add a glass of water and blend the ingredients properly. Strain out the pulp and transfer the juice to a glass. Drink the juice daily for a minimum of three months before your wedding for the best results.

2. Retinol juice recipe

Ingredients:

2 orange carrots, chopped

1/2 tbsp lemon juice

1-inch ginger

2 oranges, peeled

2 sweet lemons (mausambi), peeled

3-4 mint leaves

Method:

In a food processor, add orange carrots, oranges, sweet lemons, and ginger. Blend the ingredients properly and transfer the mixture to a glass. Add the lemon juice to it and garnish the drink with mint leaves. This drink is a healthy alternative to the chemical retinol used in skincare and can also prevent acne.

3. Bottle gourd juice recipe

Ingredients: 

1/2 bottle gourd, peeled and chopped

2 amla, peeled and chopped

3-4 mint leaves

2-3 curry leaves

1-2 basil leaves

1/2 glass water

Method:

In a blender, add bottle gourd, amla, mint leaves, curry leaves, and basil leaves. Strain the pulp and transfer the juice to a glass. Drinking the juice every morning on an empty stomach will rejuvenate your skin. But you must ensure that the bottle gourd isn’t bitter as it can cause gastrointestinal issues.

4. Pure green smoothie recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup kale leaves, stems removed

1 cup cucumber, peeled and sliced

1/2 green apple, peeled and sliced

1 cup coconut water

1/2 avocado, peeled

1 tsp lemon juice

Method: 

In a juicer, blend kale leaves, cucumber, green apple, and avocado. Add some coconut water and lemon juice. Blend again. Transfer the smoothie to a glass and refrigerate it for 15 minutes if you want to drink it cold. The drink is rich in vitamins A and E, which will keep your skin fresh and youthful. Brides-to-be, try this drink recipe to get a flawless pre-wedding glow.

5. Mixed berry smoothie recipe

Ingredients:

1/4 cup blueberries

1/4 cup raspberries

1/2 cup pineapple, chopped

1 banana

1/2 cup spinach

1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

1 cup water

Method:

In a blender, add raspberries, blueberries, pomegranate seeds, banana, spinach, pineapple, and water. Blend the ingredients well and transfer the mixture to a glass. This mixed berry smoothie contains pomegranate, which boosts collagen, giving you a youthful complexion. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, the drink will cleanse your skin, prepping it for heavy bridal makeup.

6. Red juice recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

1/2 cup beetroot, peeled and chopped

1 cup red carrots, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup apple, chopped

6-7 curry leaves

1/2 tsp black salt

1 tbsp jaggery powder

1 glass coconut water

3-4 mint leaves

Method:

In a blender, add pomegranate seeds, apple, red carrots, and curry leaves. Now, add black salt, jaggery powder, and coconut water. Blend the ingredients to a fine juice. Transfer the drink to a glass and garnish it with mint leaves. You can also add some ice cubes if you prefer the drink to be cold. Drink the red elixir every morning on an empty stomach to achieve a natural glow before the wedding.

7. Superfood smoothie recipe

Ingredient:

1 cup cucumber, chopped (not peeled)

2 cups baby spinach

1 celery stick

1 cup kale

1/2 cup avocado, chopped

1 tbsp chocolate protein powder

1/2 cup almond milk

1/2 cup blueberries

1/4 cup coconut milk

Method:

In a juicer, add cucumber, baby spinach, kale, avocado, chocolate protein powder, and blueberries. Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Add almond and coconut milk and blend again. Transfer the drink to a glass and enjoy it before breakfast. The superfood smoothie will improve your digestion and gut health. This will ultimately prevent acne, keeping your skin healthy and glowing.

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