Papaya, Banana & Ginger Smoothie

Perfect drink for early fall mornings!
The autumn is coming and summer laziness turned into busy working days. Prepare yourself to face everyday challenges by drinking this invigorating smoothie.

Health effects:

PAPAYA

•  Anti-aging effect - Vitamin C, Vit. E and antioxidants, including beta-carotene, can neutralize free radicals, which are responsible for cell damages.
• May prevent cancer – papaya is rich in lycopene (red carotene), which is believed to reduce risk of cancer.
• Remedy for constipation – papaya’s enzyme – papain – helps improve digestion.
• Prevents infections – papaya is highly rich in Vitamin C.
• It is believed that papaya prevents hearth diseases -  fiber in papaya decrease high cholesterol level.

BANANA

• May protect against high blood pressure – bananas are rich in potassium and low in sodium.
• Gives energy – banana’s fructose (natural sugar) is processing into glucose – fuel, which body can use for energy.
• Helps produce hemoglobin – Vitamin B6 in bananas is important in hemoglobin production – a protein responsible for carrying oxygen in blood.
• Helps to feeling full – due to content of dietary fiber, starch and pectin.

GINGER – ginger processing decrease its health benefits, but still grounded ginger has gingerol – one of the ginger’s oils, that is responsible for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Another compound is shogaol (higher level in grounded than in fresh ginger) which has strong anti-cough effect. Both gingerol and shogaol help reduce blood pressure.

 

Preparing time: 10min

Servings: 2 smoothies

Ingredients:

·        1/3 medium-sized papaya fruit

·        1 banana

·        2 pinches of grounded ginger

·        1 cup kefir (Lifeway plain kefir or Siggi’s plain filmjölk kefir)

Preparing smoothie:

Combine all ingredients in body of a blender and blend until smooth.  Or…

To obtain two fruit-layers of smoothie: blend banana and kefir separately from papaya and ginger.  

                       

                                                          

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Strawberry & Mango Smoothie

Our favorite morning energy booster to start the day in a great mood.

This delicious and fresh strawberry and mango smoothie is perfect for chilling on hot days or recalling summer vibes when fall is already coming.

You need only 2 ingredients! Strawberry and Mango!
This recipe is all about pure fruit smoothie with no additional sugar or flavors, thus no additional calories!

Health effects

Strawberries content lots of nutrients such as: vitamin C, antioxidants, potassium, folate and fiber. Folate supports healthy pregnancy - it is necessary to proper development of infant’s central nervous system. 

Mango is a great source of fiber, thus improves digestion and minimizes constipation. It is also rich in vitamin A- essential for vision, healthy mucous and skin.
Both strawberries and mangoes are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients – which means they have anti-aging  and  cancer risk- lowering properties.

Preparing time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2 smoothies

Ingredients:

•      3 cups halved strawberries (you may use frozen strawberries)
•    1 medium mango

Mix strawberries and mango separately to obtain two fruit layers.

Preparing mango smoothie layer:

•     Wash and peal mango.
•     Cut into pieces and put in a body of a blender.
•     Blend until smooth.

Preparing strawberry smoothie layer:

•     Wash and halve strawberries.
•     Place fruit in body of a blender and pulse until smooth.
•     Fill each glass with mango mix to a half full. Then you can pour strawberry mix on the other half or you can use a spoon to receive two gently separate fruit layers. Decorate smoothies with fresh mint leaves and serve chilled.

    Enjoy your delicious, healthy smoothie!

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