Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Blueberry Ginger Smoothie

Food is medicine! For over 2,000 years Chinese medicine has recommended the use of GINGER to help cure and prevent several health problems. And with it so readily available, why not explore the benefits! Ginger root is the fleshy stem of a tropical plant and is usually treated as an herb or spice for cooking. Here are some of its known benefits:

-Reduces pain and inflammation
-Maintains normal blood circulation
-Remedies motion sickness/nausea
-Improves absorption of essential nutrients
-Fights respiratory problems
-Strengthens Immunity
-Natural treatment for cold & flu

Not sure how to take ginger or how much to take? Add it to your smoothie along with your superfoods!

Blueberry Ginger Smoothie:

1 cup frozen blueberries
1 small banana
1 - 2” slice raw ginger
1 cup spinach
1 cup almond milk
1 tbsp. raw honey
1 scoop Nanopro Vanilla protein powder

Blend all ingredients until smooth & ENJOY!


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