Hormone balancing smoothie
This nutrient dense smoothie is packed with vitamins and minerals that will support your adrenal glands which are your energy power houses. When the adrenal glands are weak we lack energy, our thyroid is affected which regulates our metabolism and our hormones can become imbalanced. This superfood smoothie is meant to support these glands and is a well balanced meal. It’s has healthy fats, proteins and carbs.
Moringa- Is a powerhouse of nutrients containing a significant amount of B vitamins, beta carotene, vitamin C, K, manganese, calcium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus. Moringa
Moringa fights free radicals, which helps decrease inflammation, lowers blood sugar and the high antioxidant properties also support the heart, brain and liver.
Camu Camu– Berries from South America in powder form.
High in vitamin C, boost the immune system, decreases inflammation and great for supporting adrenal function
Maca Root- Helps balance hormones, increases libido, boosts energy, immune system and improves mood. Maca Powder–
Cacao– Is a great source of magnesium, more calcium than milk, high in antioxidants and elevates mood.
Collagen Powder– Helps repair and maintain the gut barriers, improves skin, hair, nails, and joint health.
Coconut Milk- The healthy medium chain fatty acids in it aid in fat loss, improve immune function, improve digestion, it’s an anti-microbial, anti-viral. Coconut milk is also very hydrating due to the naturally occurring electrolytes. It’s a great source of healthy fat which your hormones need. Native Forest
Banana– Carbohydrate, great source of potassium, vitamin B6 and vitamin C.
Spinach- High in antioxidants, iron, calcium, potassium and vitamin A. It’s a great way to get a handful of greens in your diet. You can also alternate greens.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups of filter water
Handful of spinach
1 banana
1 tbsp moringa
1 tbsp camu camu
1 tsp maca root
1/4 cup or less cacao
1-2 scoops of collagen powder
1/4 cup full fat coconut milk BPA free can
Instruction:
Blend spinach and water until liquefied, add banana, coconut milk and all the powders.
*Note if you are doing seed cycling as well to help balance hormones the seeds can be added the smoothies. Blend/grind the seed first then add the rest of the ingredients.
* Everything can be found at your local health food store or online
