Happiness Smoothie!
I enjoy smoothies. It’s fun to experiment and also a great way to get down more nutrients in a single glass. My smoothies change with what I know I need nutrient wise and what I am doing in any given day.
Today my smoothie consisted of about 6-8 ounces of milk, one whole banana, 25 almonds, 1-2 tablespoons of raw cacao nibs, and a scoop of whey protein powder. All blended up in a high-powered blender until…well….smooth. Hehehehe 😉
FYI…..
Cacao nibs: Rich source of antioxidant flavonoids. Great for promoting cardiovascular health. It fights against toxins that we constantly face. The flavonoids in raw cacao nibs can help improve circulation and blood pressure. My favorite is it helps assist the body to repair and resist against free radicals; a toxin no one needs in their body. There are other benefits too, being a good source of manganese; which helps to oxygenate the blood and a fab source of magnesium which helps with brain power, (I so need that!). Cacao nibs are rich in sulfur and that means stronger hair and nails and awesome skin. Consuming cacao nibs helps with PMS and depression. It stimulates our endorphins boosting our mood naturally! There’s 5 grams of protein in an ounce serving, not to mention 7 grams of fiber.
Try them in smoothies, granola, cookies, just popping them into your mouth!
Are you a smoothie drinker? Any favorites?
I’m off to bike the hills in my neighborhood. I shoot for 5 miles; that makes me happy, 8 miles I am excited, 10 exhausted, but super satisfied. We will see what I can do today. The weather is beautiful. The sun is out and sky is blue; touched with white puffy clouds. It will be a good thinking day as I ride.
Have a happy day, Koko 😉 ❀ ✿ ❁ ✾
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