Banana Berry Smoothie
A sweet, creamy smoothie, like the recipe I have to share with you today, makes for the perfect breakfast. It's delicious, energizing, refreshing, and full of nutrients to get you through your morning.
This smoothie is particularly special because of its very high antioxidant content. The raspberries and strawberries, like all berries, contain a huge amount of anti-aging antioxidants. Then add a touch of two of the most healing spices available to us and you boost the flavor and healing properties even further. Cinnamon has the highest antioxidant strength of all food sources and is several hundreds more potent than any fruit or vegetable!
You can even add wild blueberries for a twist on this recipe and even more of the critical antioxidants we need for our health. It's really just an added bonus that this smoothie tastes so wonderful!
Enjoy this smoothie for breakfast, lunch or a snack. It's also a perfect addition to the 28 Day Cleanse from my book Medical Medium.
Banana Berry Spice Smoothie
Ingredients:
2 bananas (use more if you wish)
1 cup frozen raspberries
1 cup frozen strawberries
1.5 cups coconut water or water
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, or more to taste
Pinch nutmeg (optional)
Directions:
1. Place the coconut water or water and bananas in a blender and blend well.
2. Add the frozen berries and spices and blend until smooth. Pour into a big glass and enjoy the anti-aging benefits!
The Green Machine Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 heaping cup spinach
- 1 heaping cup kale
- 1 apple (cored and seeded)
- ½ cup cucumber
- ½ cup ice
- ½ cup coconut water
- 2 Tbsp. protein powder
Why this smoothie speeds up your metabolism?
1.) Spinach – Spinach is an excellent source of antioxidant nutrients — including vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, and manganese —as well as a very good source of the antioxidant zinc and a good source of the antioxidant selenium—it’s no wonder that spinach helps lower risk of numerous health problems related to oxidative stress and inflammation.
2.) Kale – Kale is high in vitamins K, A and C. Vitamin A helps support skin health and vision. Vitamin C is important for immune health and joint health, helps to keep the body hydrated and also increases your metabolism.
3.) Cucumber – Cucumbers contain multiple B vitamins, including vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B7 (biotin). B vitamins are known to help ease feelings of anxiety and buffer some of the damaging effects of stress.
Post-Workout Smoothie
Ingredients:
- ½ cup strawberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- 1 banana
- ¼ cup coconut water
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- ½ cup ice
- 2 Tbsp. protein powder
Why this smoothie speeds up your metabolism?
1.) Strawberries – Strawberries can increase the body’s production of a hormone that stimulates your metabolism and suppresses your appetite. And one cup of strawberries contains only 49 calories.
2.) Coconut water – Coconut water contains magnesium, which is necessary for activating muscles and nerves, creating energy in your body by activating adenosine triphosphate (ATP), helping digest proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, and is necessary for cellular health (i.e. an optimal metabolic rate)
3.) Honey – Raw honey contains natural minerals and vitamins which help the metabolizing of undesirable cholesterol and fatty acid on the organs and tissues into the system, hence preventing obesity and promoting better health for us.
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