Blueberry Smoothie Drink - Motivate Your Mind, Body, Soul, and Spirit.

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Are you always motivated and Alert everyday? How do you feel everyday when you get up from your beds? Do you have the expected healthy minds, strength, and vitality that you hoped for when you rise up from bed after a long night's rest ? Are you always tired, aching, stressed, and more?

BENEFITS OF BLUEBERRIES:

Nutrition

One cup of fresh blueberries contains:

84 calories
0 g of cholesterol
1.1 g of protein
0.49 g of fat
21.45 g of carbohydrate
3.6 g of dietary fiber
14.74 g of total sugars

That same one-cup serving provides:

24 percent of daily vitamin C
5 percent of daily vitamin B6
36 percent of daily vitamin K

Blueberries also provide:

9 milligrams (mg) calcium
0.41 mg of iron
114 mg of potassium
9 mg of magnesium
18 mg of phosphorus
1 mg of sodium
0.24 mg of zinc
9 mg of folate

Blueberries also contain copper, beta-carotene, folate, choline, vitamins A and E, and manganese. As well as anthocyanins, vitamins, and minerals, blueberries contain a diverse range of phenolic compounds such as quercetin, kaempferol, myricetin, and chlorogenic acid. These contribute to the antioxidant capacity of blueberries. Blueberries have a sweet flavor, and they are succulent and nutritious. Blueberries can be eaten freshly picked or incorporated into a variety of recipes. They can also be purchased frozen. They have been shown to protect against heart disease and cancer, and can also help maintain bone strength, mental health, and healthful blood pressure.

Fast facts on blueberries

Blueberries contain a plant compound called anthocyanin. This gives blueberries both their blue color and many of their health benefits.
Blueberries can help heart health, bone strength, skin health, blood pressure, diabetes management, cancer prevention, and mental health.
One cup of blueberries provides 24 percent of a person recommended daily allowance of vitamin C.
Use blueberries to top waffles, pancakes, yogurt, oatmeal, or cereal, blend them in a smoothie or syrup, or fold them into muffins and sweet breads.
People who use blood-thinners, such as warfarin, should speak to their doctor before increasing their intake of blueberries, as the high vitamin K content can affect blood clotting. Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/287710

Blueberry Smoothie

An easy and healthy blueberry smoothie recipe that's thick and creamy and delicious.

2 cups coconut water
2 cups frozen blueberries
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp flax seeds

Healthy Blueberry Smoothie Ingredients

Blueberries: are one of the healthiest fruits because they’re so high in antioxidants and phytonutrients. They help fight cancer, lower blood pressure and boost your cardiovascular health.

Banana: is both delicious and incredibly nutritious to our bodies. Bananas are known for their high quantity of potassium as well as a good dose of magnesium. Both of these nutrients are known to support heart and digestive health.

Coconut water: is the ultimate in thirst-quenching hydration and loaded with electrolytes, vitamins and minerals. It’s also a lower-sugar alternative to fruit juice, like apple juice or grape juice.

Greek yogurt: is thick and creamy and adds protein that will keep you full as well as bone-building calcium. And let’s not forget all the beneficial gut-happy bacteria that assist with digestive health.

Flax seed: I’ve chatted about why I love flax seeds on my Flax Seed Crackers recipe, but these little seeds are loaded with protein, fiber and heart-healthy Omega-3’s. They also help to thicken the smoothie up.

BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE WITH COCONUT MILK

Want an easy and delicious breakfast on the go? This Healthy Blueberry Smoothie is bursting with

Ingredients

1 cup frozen blueberries
1 frozen banana, cut into coins
1/2 cup coconut milk (sugar-free recommended)
½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup of water

BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE WITH SPINACH & ALMOND

This blueberry smoothie is packed with antioxidant-rich blueberries, and hydrating coconut water.

1 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 frozen banana
1 handful baby spinach
3/4 cup almond milk
1/4 cup coconut water (or plain Greek yogurt)

BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE WITH OTHER FLAVOURS

This creamy blueberry smoothie is packed full of fruity flavors and amazing nutritional benefits.

10.5 oz blueberries (2 cups; fresh or frozen)
1 banana (fresh or frozen)
5.2 oz natural yogurt (or greek yogurt; 1/2 cup)
1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice - dairy or dairy-free)
1/4 cup peanut butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)

BLUEBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE, VANILLA AGAVE

Quick and easy vegan blueberry banana smoothie recipe comes together in just 1 minute.

1 ripe banana (approx. 120 g, or sub apple sauce or other fruit purée)
1 ½ cups frozen blueberries (or fresh blueberries)
½ cup vanilla soy yogurt (or another dairy-free yogurt)
½ cup cold soy milk (or other dairy-free milk or fruit juice)
1 tbsp agave syrup (or other syrup, optional to taste)

BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS

Here are some ingredients you can use for making great blueberry smoothies that have many health benefits for your long life on the earth.

Banana - This helps to thicken the smoothie, but it doesn't add too much of an overpowering banana flavour. If you want a thicker smoothie, then use frozen bananas.

Blueberries - The star of the smoothie. For the best flavour, use fresh and in season blueberries.

Almond milk - Any milk will work in this recipe, we just happened to have some almond milk that needed using.

Greek yogurt - This also helps to thicken the smoothie. Use full fat for more flavour, or use reduce or 0% fat if you want to lower the calories.

Honey or maple syrup - This blueberry smoothie is naturally sweet from the banana and blueberries, however this adds a little extra sweetness. It is optional though.

Cashew butter - This adds some protein, and texture. You could use almond or peanut butter instead.

Oats - An easy way to make a smoothie thicker and more filling. Adding oats to a smoothie makes it feel more like a meal.

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