Smoothie Recipe for a Healthy Brain

A Delicious Smoothie for a Healthy Brain!

By now, many of us understand that the key to good health comes from a healthy diet. The nutrients in our food literally feeds our body and gives it information that moves it toward health or toward disease. While I understand that it isn’t always easy to make healthy food choices, I do believe that some simple life-hacks can help us be more successful.

Here is a smoothie that I designed to be a meal replacement. It is perfect for those who have very busy schedules and often skip meals, those with low appetite and is an excellent substitute for a Boost or Ensure. I specially selected the ingredients in this particular smoothie to be great for lowering inflammation and boosting cognitive function.

Super-Powered Brain Smoothie

½ cup cold brewed green tea – anti-inflammatory, packed with antioxidants and cancer-preventative properties.

½ cup plain kefir – a fermented food that contains good bacteria and yeast that help digestion and gut health.

1 scoop protein powder – New Zealand Whey, pea protein, organic soy, hemp protein and brown rice protein are all good options.

½ banana – prebiotic food that feeds the good bacteria that live in the digestive tract. Good bacteria create beneficial nutrients and lower inflammatory markers.

½ cup frozen strawberries – fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

1 cup Romaine lettuce – we gotta eat our greens! Loads of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and other plant nutrients.

1 tsp fish oil – anti-inflammatory and known brain food.

½ tsp cinnamon – helps to balance blood sugar, stabilize appetite and tastes good.

1 date, pitted – a bit of whole-food sweetness with fiber, iron, potassium and polyphenols.

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

by Kim Banting, Nutritionist
-BODiWORKS Institute

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