- juice of 1/2 Lemon
- 1 papaya
- 1 banana
- 2 kiwis
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- 200ml of nut or soy milk
- 1/2 cucumber
recipe for 2 big glasses, for example as a substitute for a breakfast for 2 people.
Peel everything and place in chunks in a blender. Add the chia seeds and the milk and blend. If you want it a bit more liquid add 1/2 glass water or extra almond milk.
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.
Papaya: contains several unique protein-digesting enzymes including papain and chymopapain. These enzymes have been shown to help lower inflammation and to improve healing from burns. In addition, the antioxidant nutrients found in papaya, including vitamin C and beta-carotene, are also very good at reducing inflammation. Vitamin C and vitamin A, which is made in the body from the beta-carotene in papaya, are both needed for the proper function of a healthy immune system. Papaya may therefore be a healthy fruit choice for preventing such illnesses as recurrent ear infections, colds and flu.
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.)
Cucumber: Cucumbers are 95 percent water, keeping the body hydrated while helping the body eliminate toxins. Cucumbers have most of the vitamins the body needs in a single day. Cucumber are known to contain lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol. These three lignans have a strong history of research in connection with reduced risk of several cancer types, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and prostate cancer. Due to its low calorie and high water content, cucumber is an ideal diet for people who are looking for weight loss.
