Sunday 7 September 2014

Recipe #23 Pineapple and beetroot smoothie

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  • half a pineapple (diced) 80 calories
  • 1 banana 100 calories
  • 2 kiwis peeled 100 calories
  • juice of 2 oranges 60 calories
  • 1 small cooked beetroot 50 calories
  • 1 tablespoon of chia seeds 25 calories
  • 1 mug of almond milk 50 calories


Method
recipe for 4 people, that's 116 per glass ! A great breakfast option for your 5-a-day. Place everything in the blender, and blend for around 2-3 minutes on medium speed.



Bananas: good source of vit B6, potassium and fiber. A medium-size banana contains about 3 grams of total fiber. Fiber is a nutrient that helps regulate the speed of digestion.

Beetroot: contains potassium, magnesium and iron as well as vitamins A, B6 and C, and folic acid.

Pineapple: is a rich source in Vitamin A and Beta-Carotene, which helps your immune system; Vitamins B1 and B6 which are good for energy production and the breakdown of sugars and starches in your digestive system. Pineapple is also known for its high level of manganese. 

Kiwi:high level of potassium (helps keep our electrolytes in balance by counteracting the effects of sodium), high vitamin C content along with other antioxidant compounds has been proven to boost the immune system and kiwis are a great source of fiber (prevents constipation and other intestinal problems.)