(And if you've ever cleaned one - you know what I'm talking about!)
Happy DIY Wednesday!
Can you believe it is mid-April already? What the heck, if time always moves this fast, I am going to be old *gasps* in no time! Luckily, the food secrets I am sharing this month will help keep us looking youthful and radiant longer than our parents (sorry, Mom ๐).
Last week, I focused on the amazing avocado with the โAgeless Avocadoโ smoothie, and this week I am going to share another anti-aging smoothie that is perfect for a warm summer day!
Today, I am featuring the Anti-aging Pineapple Green Smoothie. This blend highlights enzyme-rich pineapple, potassium-rich banana, antioxidant-rich avocado, vitamin/mineral-rich leafy greens, and fresh ginger! This combination is a great way to protect your body from premature aging and chronic inflammation.
Ingredients for Anti-Aging Pineapple Green Smoothie:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- ยฝ frozen banana
- ยผ cup chopped avocado
- 1 cup romaine lettuce (can substitute spinach, kale, arugula etc.)
- ยผ teaspoon turmeric
- ยฝ teaspoon grated ginger
- ยฝ tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Brazil nuts
- 1 pitted date
- ยฝ - 1 cup water
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon honey
How to Make It:
- Blend all ingredients and blend until smooth!
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving, 554 calories, fat: 21g, sugar: 77g, carb: 96g, fiber: 11g, protein: 6g
This recipe is great for a nutritional breakfast replacement or for a refreshing and filling beverage on a warm summer day. Remember, what we put in our bodies shows on the outside of our bodies too! ๐
Alicia
P.S. Pop Quiz! We use a form of SIX of the ingredients in the Pineapple Green Smoothie in a variety of Essentially Haitos products. Can you guess the ingredients? The product pictures are shown below โ and the ingredient answer key follows. Happy guessing!
- Almond โ Pretty in Pink, Eye Serum, Blue Algae, Booty Scrub
- Pineapple โ Booty Cream and Booty Mask
- Banana โ Blue Algae, Booty Cream, Booty Mask
- Avocado โ Eye Serum, Menโs Mean Green
- Turmeric โ Honey Mask, Hello Sunshine Mask
- Honey โ almost everything!
Some things are good for you inside and out!ย