It’s getting hotter and hotter! Can’t believe we are already a few days in to May. To help keep you cool, BeLiteWeight gathered our favorite four smoothie recipes for you to enjoy! Each one is packed with unique healthy nutrients and can be supplemented with your favorite protein powder for maximum nutrition.
Photo: http://www.driscolls.com/recipes/view/10141/Blueberry-Peach-Smoothie-with-Flaxseeds
Blue-Berry Peach With Flaxseeds
Blueberries are one of the worlds most nutrient dense foods. Classified as a superfood, their proven benefits are insane. Research is developing which suggests the anthocyanins in blueberries can even produce anti-diabetic effects! Flaxseeds are full of omega-3s and fiber to make you feel full too. With this tasty recipe, there is no reason not to build blueberries in to your diet!
Recipe Credits Go To: http://www.driscolls.com/recipes/view/10141/Blueberry-Peach-Smoothie-with-Flaxseeds
Healthy Cocoa Banana Peanut Butter
Not all chocolate is bad! In fact, pure cocoa powder is so packed with antioxidants that is considered a superfood by nutritionists as well! While you shoudln’t go to the grocery store and pick out any chocolate you find if you choose the right powders and use this recipe you can create a delicacy which is both tasty and healthy!
Recipe Credits Go To: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/244224/healthy-cocoa-banana-pb-smoothie/
Photo: http://www.wellplated.com/kale-pineapple-smoothie/
Kale & Pineapple Blend
We already went over the crazy amount of kale’s health benefits last week, but did you know Pineapple fruit has powerful anti-inflammatory and immuninty benefits? Pineapple contains large amounts of Bromelain and Vitamin-C and with this recipe can be mixed with Kale in a smoothie so deliciously.
Recipe Credits Go To: http://www.wellplated.com/kale-pineapple-smoothie/
Photo: http://thealmondeater.com/2014/08/raspberry-orange-smoothie/
Raspberry-Orange Smoothie
Our last recipe is too good to pass up. The creamy yet tart punch of this raspberry-orange is the perfect ‘pick me up’ on a hot day. But it is still packed with nutrient power! Rasberries contain high amounts of ellagic acid which has been shown to be both anti-inflammatory and slows the growth and development of cancer!
Recipe Credits Go To: http://thealmondeater.com/2014/08/raspberry-orange-smoothie/
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Cites to Info
www.livestrong.com/article/331715-cocoa-powder-health-benefits/
http://jonbarron.org/article/truth-about-ellagic-acid-and-red-raspberries#.VyfGg0d5N8E
