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But wait! The morning smoothie can be saved, LeVeque says, as long as fruits are limited to one serving (1/4 cup) and it includes the right macronutrients. Add protein with a scoop of grass-fed whey, collagen, or pea protein powder (about 20 grams). This will steady blood sugar, jump-start the metabolism, build collagen, and preserve muscle tone. Nut butter, avocado, coconut, or candida-killing MCT oil are blender-ready fats that slow digestion and curb cravings—foods formerly shamed, but recently vindicated. A tablespoon of these skin-and-cell-boosting fats in a shake keeps crashes at bay. “When you arrive at your next meal alive [rather than light-headed] you can easily make conscious [meal] decisions,” says LeVeque. And why not access your mood while measuring? An added teaspoon of adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha can combat stress if the day ahead looks formidable. And while juicing feels like the perfect heat-beating detox, blends often lack an accompanying fiber boost crucial f