When I’m not eating coconut flour waffles and eggs for breakfast, I’m enjoying chia strawberry ‘cereal’ or smoothies. Brain power smoothies! Banish mental fog and rev up metabolism with this energizing, anti-oxidant rich smoothie: packed with phytonutrients and essential fatty acids, you will feel super charged for hours.
Key Nutrients: Vitamins A, C, E, K, folate, manganese, magnesium, selenium. When it comes to nutrition, I like to think about overall cell health: the more nutrients we can incorporate into our diets, the better our cells can function, repair and rebuild. In the long run, it equates to overall improved immunity and vitality. One of the best ways to load up on micronutrients is with a smoothie. Just be mindful of the amount and types of fruit used: aim for low-glycemic fruits such as berries and stone fruits to keep insulin levels steady. In addition, pairing nutrient-dense vegetables and fruit with a decent amount of healthy fat provides some real staying power to keep hunger at bay, and assists with nutrient absorption.
The goods:
BIG handful of kale
BIG handful of spinach
handful of frozen blackberries & blueberries
fresh strawberries
2 tbsp raw almond butter
a few Brazil nuts
1 tsp spirulina powder
just enough milk to get things moving (I used my homemade vanilla bean almond milk)
Blend, drink up and… go go gadget brain!
It kind of reminds me of an almond butter & jam sandwich.
Of possible reading interest:
4 of Canada’s Healthiest Restaurants
7 Yoga Poses to Improve Digestion
Natural Wonder Beaches (Have you been to any of these? What’s the coolest beach you’ve been to?)
Living Mint Green 