There is really nothing as simple, healing, and tasty as a good smoothie recipe. When made correctly, it can provide more nutrition in a delicious format than any other meals combined, and in a quarter of the time.
Purpose
A good superfood smoothie delivers a powerful and nutritious punch first thing and gets your day off to the right start. Not only it is simple, convenient, and delicious, it is very portable and can be taken with you anywhere. This particular smoothie delivers ridiculous benefits through fruit, superfoods, healthy fats, clean protein, and is the best way to start your day.
Equipment Required
- Quality blender
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups of berries (combination of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 8 oz of home-made (soaked) almond milk or coconut milk (BPA free can)
- 8 oz of spring or filtered water (should cover contents)
- 2 tbsp of soaked chia seeds (15 mins or longer – 1 part chia to 5 parts water)
- 2-3 tbsp of hemp hearts or powder
- 1/4 tsp of ground ginger
- 1 small handful of fresh parsley
- 1 oz of pure cranberry juice
- Optional: Stevia or monk fruit extract (to taste preference)
- Optional: Pure vanilla extract (to taste)
Directions
- Add all ingredients to blender
- Blend until smooth (if mixture is too thick for blender, add more liquid of choice until it runs smoothly)
Consumption
- Ideally, consume every morning or before any meal.
Derek Henry
Derek Henry, Founder of Healing the Body and the THRIVE Academy, used nutrition, supplementation, and a holistic lifestyle to naturally unravel 13 chronic disease conditions that conventional or alternative medical professionals couldn't help him resolve. As a result of this one-in-a-million health transformation and the knowledge acquired in the process, he now educates, coaches, and inspires others to transform their health through a natural and holistic approach. Since 2014, he has helped his THRIVE Academy participants heal over 20 different chronic disease conditions, primarily related to digestive and autoimmune concerns.
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