The biggest thing I missed when I was overseas was my blender. I missed whipping up healthy delicious smoothies whenever I felt like it. It's a super easy way to get all your nutrients into one cup and there great for on the go. Today I went for my regular shop at Helen's Heavenly Bulk Foods where I picked up some Maca powder and discovered beetroot powder. I'm on a fruit/sugar cleanse so I experimented purely with the powders :D
Recipe
250ml Organic Almond Milk
Tbs Chia Seeds
Tsp Tahini
Tbs Vegan Protein Powder
Tbs Beetroot Powder
Tbs Maca Powder
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Beetroots are considered a superfood and were first cultivated by the Romans. Belonging to the same family as chard and spinach, both the leaves and root can be eaten - the leaves have a bitter taste whereas the round root is sweet.
Health Benefits of BeetRoot Powder
1. Lowers Blood Pressure
Reduces high blood cholesterol while raising HDL(good) cholesterol in the body. Helps to lower blood pressure because of nitrate content and helps to prevent cardiovascular disease by lowering plasma homocysteine.
2. Liver Detox
Stimulates the function of liver cells and protects the liver and bile ducts. Used to aid in liver function and also has detoxification properties which are important to the intestines and blood as well.
3. Vitamins
Is loaded with nitrates, antioxidants, potassium, magnesium and iron as well as vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C and folic acid.
4. Magnesium
Has a high level of magnesium, making it a good vegetable for women concerned with preventing osteoporosis since calcium cannot be utilised effectively without appropriate levels of magnesium.
5. Cleanses the Kidneys
Helps to cleanse the kidneys and gallbladder. In addition, it is helpful in the treatment of digestive disorders and problems like jaundice and nausea and vomiting due to dysentery or diarrhoea.
6. Skin
The antioxidant activity makes it very beneficial to the skin, and also helps to regulate free radicals in the body. This also helps prevent cancer, especially colon cancer.
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Maca,
a root that belongs to the radish family, is most commonly available in powder
form. Grown in the mountains of Peru, is an energising and revitalising
superfood of the Incas. Jam packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes and all the
essential amino acids.
Health
Benefits of Maca Powder
Just
one teaspoon in your smoothie once or twice a day can do amazing things. Here
are just a few of the things you can expect maca in your smoothie to help with:
1.
Vitamins
Maca
includes 55 phyto-chemicals, including vitamins B1, B2, B12, and Vitamin C,
zinc. It has amino acids, calcium and phosphorus as well.
2.
Sexual function
Maca
is widely used to promote sexual function of both men and women. It serves as a
boost to your libido and increases endurance. At the same time it balances your
hormones and increases fertility.
3.
Women’s health and mood
Maca
relieves menstrual issues and menopause. It alleviates cramps, body pain, hot
flashes, anxiety, mood swings, and depression. If you are pregnant or lactating
you should avoid taking macs.
4.
Energy
Most
people feel their mood and energy level lift almost instantly. Users report
their energy, stamina and endurance.
5.
General health
Maca
helps your overall health in a number of ways. It supplies iron and helps
restore red blood cells, which aids anemia and cardiovascular diseases. Maca
keeps your bones and teeth healthy and allows you to heal from wounds more
quickly. When used in conjunction with a good workout regime you will notice an
increase in muscle mass.
6.
Skin
Many
people take maca for skin issues, as for some people it helps to clear acne and
blemishes. Another benefit for your skin is that is decreases sensitivity. In
hot or cold weather, maca may help your skin withstand extreme temperatures.
7.
Mood balance
If
you find yourself overcome with anxiety, stress, depression or mood swings,
maca may help alleviate these symptoms, though of the evidence is anecdotal.
Some have reported an increase in mental energy and focus.
8. Immune
Booster
Maca’s
22 fatty acids function both as a fungicide and as a local antiseptic. These
actions, along with the natural Vitamin C and zinc are believed to help aid in
overall immunity enhancement.
9.
Memory
Maca
enhances memory as well as our ability to learn and process mentally. It makes
us more alert and aware.
10.
Wounds
Maca
speeds wound healing and benefits the circulatory system as well.
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