Last week, we touched on how blueberries have been scientifically proven to cholesterol by 17 percent and help diminish heart disease by 34+ percent, when you eat 5 cups a week.
This week, we promised you a delicious blueberry smoothie recipe and we always keep our promises.
Recipe
• 2 cup – blueberries, frozen
• 2 medium – banana
• 1 cup – coconut yogurt
• 1 cup – coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon – honey
• 2 cup – spinach
In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into serving bowls. Top with additional sliced bananas and blueberries, if desired. Enjoy!
Tumeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory spice that is best used in combination with a little pepper. Pepper contains piperine which helps the body absorb the active compounds in turmeric.
Here is a great Turmeric Tea recipe natural medicine pioneer Dr. Weil
1. Bring four cups of water to a boil.
2. Add one teaspoon of ground turmeric and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Strain the tea through a fine sieve into a cup; add honey and/or lemon to taste.
4. Add a pinch of black pepper to increase absorption.
Chia Pudding is rich in Omega-3s & is packed with fiber, which supports your digestive system.
1/3 cup chia seeds
1 1/2 cup almond milk
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1-2 tbsp of maple syrup (optional)
Combine all ingredients and refrigerate in an air-tight container overnight. Enjoy!
Here’s a tasty fat blasting smoothie. The secret? The polyphenols in cocoa powder tells your body to turn off fat storage!
Blend 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk with 1/2 an avocado, + 1 banana, 1 tbs of pure, unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/4 cup of ice, until smooth. Enjoy!