A smoothie (THIS SMOOTHIE) can actually change your life by curbing your appetite and giving you tons of energy - all while improving your skin and overall well-being.
I highly suggest investing in the following items listed below and adding them to your diet on a daily basis. I use these ingredients in all of my recipes ALL-THE-TIME. If you follow me on Snapchat, you know that I'm drinking this shake every single time I'm home. I wholeheartedly believe in these ingredients because they make my life better!!
collagen protein powder will off-set the loss in your body from natural aging. Collagen is responsible for keeping your dermis (skin) youthful and resilient. It also contains a whole lot of amino acids! “Collagen protein is unique, in that it has high amounts of the amino acids glycine, proline, and lysine, which are essential for the formation and repair of connective tissues, repair of bone matrix and joint surfaces, support of healthy skin and hair, and more,” raves Dave Asprey.
hemp hearts are crazy rich in two essential fatty acids omega 6 & 3. The protein profile in hemp hearts makes them one of the densest source of plant proteins (source)
bee pollen is the food of the young bee and is (approx) 40% protein. Approximately half of its protein is in the form of free amino acids that the body uses directly. It's considered of one of nature's most complete and nourishing foods (source) tip** bee pollen is best when it's fresh & refrigerated but if you do not have access to that, I've linked the best alternative.
matcha contains a crazy amount of antioxidants and polyphenols. Some of the benefits of matcha include detoxification, strong immune system, clarity, and improved mental alertness. Matcha has also been known to assist in maintaining cardiovascular and gastrointestinal health. Matcha is a great energy booster (source)
ground flaxseed is a high fiber super food that contains the omega 3 fatty acid. Flaxseed is food for the brain (source)
maca powder benefits include balanced hormones, improved sexual function, improved mood, and has been know to alleviate cramps during the menstrual cycle. Maca has been used to treat everything from mood swings to depression. It is also rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, amino acids and vitamins B, C, and E. Maca has helped some clear their face of acne and create overall good skin health. It supplies iron and helps to restore red blood cells which aids anemia and cardiovascular diseases (source)
chia seeds are a naturally whole grain food that are non-GMO and free of gluten. They are loaded with omega 3s, tons of micronutrients, and a LOAD of fiber. Because of their size, they've been called one of the most nutritious food on the planet (source)
raw coconut is high in natural saturated fats. Saturated fats increase the HDL aka the healthy cholesterol while converting the LDL aka bad cholesterol into good cholesterols. This, in turn promotes heart health and lowers the risk of heart disease (source)
There are so many variations for recipes to include these ingredients. I don't add everything in every single day because that would just be too much! So play around with it and find a combo you like.
I've also been supplementing with brain dust and other Moon Juice powders. Kind of obsessing over them lately!
Play around with these recipes and interchange the ingredients day to day! These will get you started.
1.
1 scoop collagen powder
5 blackberries
1/2 cup spinach
1 tsp brain dust
1 tbsp raw coconut
1 cup almond milk
1 tbsp bee pollen
handful of ice
2.
1 scoop collagen powder
1 banana
1 tsp Moon Juice Pearl
1 tsp maca powder
1 tsp hemp hearts
1 piece of raw ginger
handful of ice
1 cup coconut milk
3.
1 scoop collagen powder
1 tbsp matcha
2 tbsp bee pollen
1 tsp flax
1 tsp chia seeds
1/2 tsp honey
1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup kale
All products linked below.
