Food Tip #4

TROPICAL GREEN SMOOTHIE

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Are you ready for another AMAZING smoothie recipe that will help you shed those extra kilos whilst still tasting great??

I came across this smoothie recipe a few weeks ago when I had some various ingredients in my fridge that I wanted to consume that day.

Blend the following ingredients:

• Handful of organic spinach
• 1 frozen banana
• Handful of blueberries
• 1.5 cups coconut water
• 1 kiwi fruit

After blended, top the smoothie with some more blueberries, a handful of flaxseed, chia seed and shredded coconut for a real tropical taste.

ENJOY!

Benefits

The benefits of this smoothie are countless! As mentioned in the previous smoothie recipe, berries have great antioxidant benefits. Bananas are naturally free from fat, cholesterol and sodium and health reduce the risk of cancer and asthma! Spinach as you may know is a great source of iron and dietary magnesium which is vital for energy metabolism, a healthy immune system and healthy blood pressure and the list goes on. Im sure you have all heard about the coconut water craze. Whilst I do use it occasionally in my smoothies and juices, I dont think its absolutely necessary and its more optional in my opinion but it certainly has its benefits. It has no fat, no cholesterol and no preservatives. It is also a natural isotonic containing 15x the amount of potassium found in equivalent amount of sport drinks which helps promote kidney and heart health. Kiwi fruit have amazing benefits that you may have not known before. According to research, consuming Kiwi Fruit has been linked to better sleep patterns and duration. Women will be happy to hear that kiwi also helps with beautiful skin since the body uses the vitamin C to help prevent damage caused by the sun, pollution and smoke.

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-Salma