Smoothies
Smoothies are an excellent way of packing a substantial number of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and numerous other nutrients into a compact space. An excellent time-saver for those of us always on the go!
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For any ladies who are seed cycling, smoothies are super easy way of incorporating those seeds into your daily routine.
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You can also add protein powder if you’re struggling to meet your daily protein intake. Take caution, it will change the texture of the smoothie so perhaps start with small amounts.
Check out a few of my favourites below…
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Berry Blast
Not only are berries an excellent source of antioxidants, their high fibre: low sugar ratio means you can get your fill of these sweet treats without having to worry too much about a spike in blood sugar level. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
Serves 1
1 x cup of mixed berries. These can be fresh or frozen – blueberries, raspberries and strawberries are my favourites.
½ x banana
½ x tbsp of chia seeds
1 x tbsp of your choice of combination of ground flax, pumpkin and/or sunflower seeds
½ x cup of cloudy apple juice or 1 cup of water if you’d prefer a lower sugar option
½ scoop of Garden For Life protein powder optional
Strawberries
& Cream
This is an excellent choice for those of you looking to add more protein into your regime.
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Natural Greek yoghurt is a not only a champion source of protein but also contains large amounts of healthy bacteria which play an essential role in digestion, immunity and mood, making it beneficial to keep these guys in high supply.
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Strawberries are an excellent source of Vitamin C (they even beat oranges!). They therefore help keep our immune defences tip-top (antioxidant), our gums strong (anti-scurvy) and our skin glowing (collagen-promoting). What’s not to love?!
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Ingredients
Serves 1
1 x cup of Natural Greek Yoghurt
2 x cup of strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1 x tbsp of chia seeds
2 x tbsp of your choice of combination of ground flax, pumpkin and/or sunflower seeds
1 x cup of water or ice
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Super Green
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Leafy green vegetables make an appearance on so many nutrition hit lists and for good reason too! They’re packed full of phytonutrients making them chart toppers in Calcium - helping promote bone strength; Magnesium - helping muscles relax, improve sleep and ease anxiety; Sulphur – helping liver detoxification; Fibre – helping smooth digestion; Iron – helping energy regulation, as well as an abundance of other anti-inflammatory nutrients.
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Love them or hate them this smoothy’s a great way to get your fill. Your body will thank you for it!
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Ingredients
Serves 1
4 x medium pieces of fresh or frozen broccoli (head plus stalk)
1 x cup of kale
1 x cup of spinach
1 x diced green apple
1 x diced pear
½ x tbsp of chia seeds
1 x tbsp of your choice of combination of flax, pumpkin and/or sunflower seeds
1 x cup of water
½ x scoop of Garden For Life protein powder
optional
Golden Glow
Carrot and cinnamon are a legendary combination - think carrot cake - and now you can enjoy them guilt-free!
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Carrots are an exceptional source of the anioxidant beta carotene (a precursor to Vitamin A) which is used to boost the immune system, support ocular health, promote healthy skin (so you really will glow!) and improve respiratory integrity.
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Cinnamon not only tastes delicious but can help regulate blood sugar levels to help stabilise energy throughout the day. Tuck in!
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Ingredients
Serves 1
1 x medium carrot
½ x banana
4 x satsuma
½ x tsp of cinnamon
1 x dice-sized cube of ginger
½ x cup of water
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