Get ready for a breakfast smoothie that gives you energy and aids digestive function. Bananas help provide you with healthy carbs, while the ginger and cinnamon encourage optimal immune function. Some studies have found that both cinnamon and ginger work to boost metabolism as well. Even though ginger and cinnamon are intense spices, the sweet banana and creamy homemade almond milk help to mellow those flavors. The key ingredients for the smoothie are as detailed below:

Banana: According to several studies, consuming bananas may help improve digestion. Researchers attribute this to the resistant starch, the type of fiber in unripe bananas. It is a prebiotic, which escapes digestion and ends up in the large intestine. Once they are in the large intestine, they become healthy bacteria that feed the probiotics in your gut. Additionally, the pectin in bananas may help you avoid constipation and soften stools.

Ginger: Including ginger in your diet may help reduce fermentation, constipation, and other causes of intestinal gas and bloating. Various studies confirm that ginger helps relieve nausea by encouraging stomach emptying. Both fresh ginger and ginger powder offer the same health benefits. That said, fresh ginger does not have as long a shelf life, so you must refrigerate or freeze it to help preserve it.

Cinnamon: Cinnamon is probably one of the best fall seasonings. It exhibits impressive antioxidant activity and can help regulate blood sugar levels. Plus, helps to add a warm aromatic flavor to the smoothie.

If you feel like you want to jazz up the smoothie a little more, feel free to add a pinch of turmeric, some raw cacao powder, and one or two dates to enhance sweetness.

SHARE:

The post Banana And Ginger Smoothie appeared first on Dherbs - The Best All Natural Herbal Remedies & Products.

Cutting a papaya in half and eating it raw is a unique and delicious experience. Once you scoop the seeds out of the center, you can fill it with berries, bananas, granola, chia seeds, and more for a filling, tropical breakfast. Papaya is naturally sweet without being overpowering and it exhibits an impressive nutritional profile.

Papaya is naturally rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, folate, beta-carotene, and lycopene. The carotenoid lycopene is a plant pigment that gives papayas, and other orange and red foods, their signature colors. A review of studies found that lycopene may aid efforts to reduce systolic pressure (top number in your blood pressure reading). Eating more lycopene-rich foods may reduce the risk of macular degeneration.

Papaya is a hot shot in the fruit community, but it isn’t the sole star of this smoothie. This smoothie contains the anti-inflammatory, antibacterial superstar that is ginger, and the sweet, potassium-rich banana. We know the addition of freshly squeezed lime juice in this smoothie may seem like an unwanted relative staying at your house, but it’s the ingredient you didn’t know you needed. The refreshing zest just sets off the other flavors!

SHARE:

The post Papaya Ginger Banana Smoothie appeared first on Dherbs - The Best All Natural Herbal Remedies & Products.

Get ready for a clean, green, protein-rich smoothie that takes your taste buds on a journey. Enjoy it as an energizing breakfast, midday snack, or pre-workout fuel source. It’s a very simple recipe that only requires a handful of ingredients, two of which exhibit lots of protein and healthy fats. Both protein and healthy fats help to keep you full between meals, which means no unnecessary snacking!

If you like your smoothies thick and a little icy, this is the smoothie for you. The frozen banana contributes to the creaminess, but the ice give this smoothie a texture that’s similar to a slushie. Additional texture and flavor comes from the nutty hemp hearts and chia seeds. Both hemp hearts and chia seeds are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which encourage heart and brain health. Nutritionists also note that hemp hearts are a complete protein sources, meaning that they provide all of the essential amino acids. By weight, hemp seeds provide similar amounts of protein as beef and lamb, with 30 grams (2-3 tbsp) of hemp seeds providing 11 grams of protein.

We could rave about the nutritional benefits of this smoothie for hours, but a smoothie can’t just exhibit health properties and no flavor. This smoothie is all about the flavor, packing creamy, sweet, nutty, and subtly spicy ingredients. The ginger is the real kicker, taking the smoothie to new flavorful heights. You have to taste it to believe us. Don’t just take our word for it! Although…you could on this recipe, but try it out and let us know how you like it.

SHARE:

The post Ginger Banana Green Smoothie appeared first on Dherbs - The Best All Natural Herbal Remedies & Products.

This is going to become your new favorite breakfast smoothie. It is loaded with a ton of plant-based protein, anti-inflammatory properties, potassium, magnesium, and tastes downright delicious!

SHARE:

The post Ginger Banana Green Smoothie appeared first on Dherbs - The Best All Natural Herbal Remedies & Products.