Smoothies go back to the cavemen days when Barney and Fred used pterodactyl powered blenders to mix up rock shakes:)
We have come a long way since then. Now armed with the Vitamix and a vast array of health food powders and frozen treats. We have a pharmacopoeia of deliciousness awaiting to be sent into the vortex (aka high speed).
Start with a little potassium and carbs:
Then we hit the freezer for the antioxidant triple threat.
Açaí:
Coming from a palm in Brazil. This berry has some fiber and heart healthy fats.
Bitter on its own, but mixed with a banana, is a combo up there with peanut butter and jelly.
To balance out all the powders and bitterness, a little sweet cherry does the trick. And who knew that cherries contain melatonin, a hormone also created in the pineal gland to regulate sleep.
Blueberries: A standard in my blender. Neutralizing free radicals before we knew what free radicals were.
Protein from one of my favorite plants!
Maca Root Powder:
High in minerals. Contains essential fatty acids, carbs, protein, amino acids.Enhances mood and energy, improves sexual health, and balances estrogen.
Green Powder:
Love this brand. Has everything. Greens from the land, fresh water, and sea. Enzymes and probiotics.
Check it out!
Cacao!
Drench it in Hemp Milk:
Blend blend blend
Yes! We are looking for that nice rich purple color:
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