Here is a recipe that I came up with the other day. With the warmer, longer days, I find myself craving bright, refreshing, green tasting things. This smoothie hits the spot. With the inclusion of food power-houses, such as chia seeds, maca and wheatgrass, not to mention coconut oil and cilantro, you'll be happily energized for the morning or afternoon, without the crash that caffeine or sugar can cause.
Tropical Energy Smoothie
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup coconut water
1/4 avocado
1/2 cup frozen mango
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
5-8 sprigs of cilantro
juice of half of a lime
2 brazil nuts
1 tbs coconut oil
2 tbs Chia seeds
1 tsp maca
1 tsp bee pollen
wheat grass shot or food matters green powder
1/8 tsp green stevia
Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
Loaded with trace minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, B3 (niacin, potassium, B1 and B2
High in anti-oxidents
Low carb, high fiber
Contain a decent amount of protein - 14% by weight
High in anti-inflammatory Omega-3's
Health Benefits of Maca
Rich in vitamins A, C and E
Increased energy levels
Promotes sexual energy in both men and women
Helps relieve menstrual issues and menopause
Health Benefits of Chlorophyll
Contains all minerals know to man!
Best sources of living chlorophyll, which is an important blood builder, which in turns
helps to detoxify the liver, and helps with blood sugar problems.
Is a nutritionally complete food
Yours in health,
Renee Koczkodan
Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
www.ReneeKHealthCoaching.com.