Smoothies

Our list of smoothie ingredients is quite long and the list of health benefits is even longer.

Due to food sensitivities our smoothies are made in stages...first mine, then my kiddo's and then my mom's.

Following is our ingredient list with a few of the health benefits:

Mama's Smoothie

Sunsational sunflower kernel milk - "Sunsational is high in fiber, contains heart healthy fats, phenolic anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins, and protein."

Pumpkin seeds - good source of zinc

Daily Boost Herba-smoothie from Bulk Herb Store - contains bilberry which strengthens the eyes

Rose Hips - supply bioflavonoids

Integris Life Solubles Powdered Rice Bran - Omega 6

Chia seeds - "The chia seed was once a staple food of the Aztecs, loved for its ability to sustain and to give endurance"-NaturalNews 

contains many amino acids and is a plant based source of complete protein

blueberries -"The anti-oxidant power of blueberries has been shown to be particularly useful in stabilizing brain function and protecting the neural tissue from oxidative stress." NaturalNews

                                                            raspberries-minerals and vitamins

apple- fiber

kefir water -enzyme rich probiotic drink

occasionally:

Turkish Mulberries -Benefit the kidneys

Kiddo's Smoothie

 

base of Mama's Smoothie 

along with:

Natural Milled Golden Flax Seed -Omega 3 and protein 

Erin's Green Drink Mix from Bulk Herb Store - contains spirulina which has chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and calcium

Powdered Goat's Milk - easy to digest and high in calcium

coconut oil-lauric acid

coconut milk -builds immune system, electrolytes, aids in building strong bones

http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/

mango- improves digestion or pineapple-strengthens gums

vitamin C

Grandma's Smoothie

base of Kiddo's Smoothie

along with:

extra coconut milk and coconut water

banana - bone health