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Superfood Smoothie Recipe:
Spinach, Berry mix (raspberry & blueberry), Amazing Grass Green Superfood Powder, Maca, Cacoa, Ginger, Hemp milk, Orange juice, Coconut water, Coconut Oil, & Chia seeds
SPINACH or dark green leafy vegetables are, calorie for calorie, probably the most concentrated source of nutrition of any food. They are a rich source of minerals (including iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium) and vitamins, including vitamins K, C, E, and many of the B vitamins. They also provide a variety of phytonutrients including beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which protect our cells from damage and our eyes from age-related problems, among many other effects. Dark green leaves even contain small amounts of Omega-3 fats.
BERRIES are increasingly viewed as having a profound impact against the diseases of aging including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and age related mental decline. The have pectin which a powerful anti-oxidant and fiber to sweep away toxins from the digestive tract, revitalizing digestion and providing extra energy.
AMAZING GRASS BERRY GREEN SUPERFOOD POWDER is a premium blend of superfoods that provide amazing energy and amazing health. With antioxidant-rich Goji and Acai berries, Berry Green SuperFood is delicious and nutritious.
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MACA was used in ancient Incan society for a vitality tonic and also as sport nutrition for improving libido. The plant has a exclusive sense of balance of proteins, carbs, anti-oxidants, plant sterols, minerals and vitamins. These interact to maintain the entire body at optimum condition. Maca offers energy, given it account balances the endocrine system, such as the adrenals, pancreatic, pituitary and thyroid gland. It reportedly will help people retrieve their endurance along with their mental balance. Maca has additionally been found to have two unique substances that increase sexual libido and male fertility. These ingredients are called macamides and macaenes. They could favorably impact the sex lives of both males and females who take maca.
CACOA beans are essentially unroasted cocoa beans loaded with many essential minerals the body needs. These include magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium and manganese with Essential Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, C, E and Pantothenic acid. This is an anti-oxidant and mood enhancer!
GINGER is very effective in alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress. In herbal medicine, ginger is regarded as an excellent carminative (a substance which promotes the elimination of intestinal gas) and intestinal spasmolytic (a substance which relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract). Modern scientific research has revealed that ginger possesses numerous therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds, and direct anti-inflammatory effects.
HEMP MILK Strengthens the immune system, promotes clear, healthy skin, hair and nails, Healthy heart, and Increased mental capacity, Hemp also has anti-inflammatory agents and improves circulation. Essential Vitamins, minerals and amino acids are: 2800mg Omega-6 Fatty Acid, All 10 Essential Amino Acids, 4 grams of Digestible Protein, 46% of RDA of Calcium, 0% Cholesterol, Potassium, Phosphorous, Riboflavin,Vitamin A, E, B12,D, Folic Acid, Iron and Zinc.
As you already know ORANGE JUICE for Vitamin C boosting our immune system, enhancing our nervous system, blasting free radicals and dousing inflammation.This is added mostly to sweeten the smoothie!
COCONUT WATER is a very refreshing drink to beat tropical summer thirst. The juice is packed with amino acids, electrolytes, and minerals to replenish hydration levels within the body. Despite very light consistency, its water has much better composition of minerals like vitamin C, calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium, and zinc than some of the fruits like oranges. Its water is also a very good source of B-complex vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pyridoxine, and folates. These vitamins are essential in the sense that the human body requires them from external sources to replenish.
COCONUT OIL can also positively affect our hormones for thyroid and blood-sugar control. People who take coconut oil also tend to have improvements in how they handle blood sugar since coconut can help improve insulin use within the body. Coconut oil can boost thyroid function helping to increase metabolism, energy and endurance. It increases digestion and helps to absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Coconut oil has a saturated fat called lauric acid, a type of MCT. It has been shown that lauric acid increases the good HDL cholesterol in the blood to help improve cholesterol ratio levels. Coconut oil lowers cholesterol by promoting its conversion to pregnenolone, a molecule that is a precursor to many of the hormones our bodies need. Coconut can help restore normal thyroid function. When the thyroid does not function optimally, it can contribute to higher levels of bad cholesterol. Coconut fats have special fats called medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). It has been shown that breaking down these types of healthy fats in the liver leads to efficient burning of energy. One 2009 study found that women who consumed 30 milliliters (about 2 tablespoons) of coconut oil daily for 12 weeks not only did not gain more weight, but actually had lowered amounts of abdominal fat, a type of fat that is difficult to lose, and contributes to more heart problems.
CHIA SEEDS are “super” because, like a superfruit, they deliver the maximum amount of nutrients with minimum calories. They have several of the same benefits as the more well-known “super seed” flax, but unlike flax seed, you don’t need to grind them to reap the health benefits. The nutritional benefits of chia include fiber, omega fatty acids, calcium, antioxidants and much more – even protein! The Chiropractor I used to work for used to say that chia seeds have as much fiber a a whole bowl of oatmeal, as much anti-oxidants as a handful of blueberries and more omega3 fatty acids than a salmon!
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