Day 6- Cherry – Berry Crush
Cherries blackberries and blueberries are some of the best local fruits for a smoothie that tickles your taste buds while also benefiting your health.
Cherries in particular are a great source of antioxidants and come with compounds like ellagic acid, queritrin and perillyl alcohol which help fight chronic diseases like cancer. Need a good night sleep? Cherries will do the trick. They also contain anti-inflammatory properties which helps relieve pain especially for people with arthritis and gout.
Blueberries and blackberries are antioxidant powerhouses which offer anti-cancerous benefits and are also great for your eye health, brain health, and cardiovascular system. You can also include chia seeds in the recipe as they are high in omega 3 fatty acids which promote brain health, help reduce inflammation, and support the cellular function. Omega 3 fatty acids also promote skin health and keeps you full all day long.
You may incorporate flaxseeds in the recipe as a great addition of phytonutrients called lignans which are rich in antioxidants. Flaxseeds also contain anti-inflammatory properties while offering phase II detoxification and cardiovascular support. You may add an agave to such as a honey and vanilla to make the treat sweeter.
Nutritional info:
- Calories: 537
- Protein: 16 grams
- Fiber: 17 grams
- Sugars: 54 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Very high in Vitamin A and Pottasium
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Course: Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 2 cups filtered water
- 2 cups of organic sweet cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups organic blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup organic blue berries, fresh or frozen
- Juice from 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ cup low fat yoghurt
- 2 scoops organic plant based protein powder
- I cup organic blackberries
Instructions
In a blender, put all the ingredients above and process until smooth.
We’re almost there now. Check out smoothie recipes for Day 7 & 8 here.
