[Recipe] Health-Boosting Chocolate Ginger Smoothie

Cacao and ginger have powerful health benefits. Dr Axe talks extensively about both on his website. For the health benefits associated with ginger see the video at the end of this post; for the benefits of cacao nibs see the link at the end.

In summary, both ginger and cacao have a lot of health benefits from aiding nausea and digestion to reducing inflammation in osteoarthritis sufferers.

This smoothie recipe is from Emma at CoconutAndBerries and you’ll find the details on the next page. She uses Cocoa Nibs which are very popular. Ever wondered just what they are? Emma says …

Cacao nibs are made from pure cacao beans that come straight out of the tropical cacao fruit. They have an amazing nutritional profile and a strong, dark flavour with just a touch of sweetness. I love them!

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Recipe: Health-Boosting Chocolate Ginger Smoothie

Serves 1-2; makes approx 24 oz (750 ml)

Ingredients:

1 heaping cup chopped, ripe Pear (1-1/2 Medium)
3 Medjool Dates, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup raw Cashews
1-1/2 cups Almond Milk
1-1/2″ fresh Ginger
1 cup Ice
2 Tbsp Cacao Nibs
1-2 Tbsp raw Cacao Powder, optional, if you want it more chocolatey

Blend everything except the Cacao Nibs until smooth. Add them and pulse again for a crunchy texture.

Please turn to the Next Page for the video on the Health Benefits of Ginger …

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Health Benefits of Ginger

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is surprisingly the most widely used dietary condiment in the world today. It’s actually part of the plant family that includes turmeric and cardamom, which may explain why the health benefits of ginger are so extraordinary.

The Chinese and Indians have used ginger tonics to treat ailments for over 4,700 years, and it was a priceless commodity during the Roman Empire trade around the coming of Christ because of its medicinal properties.

So, what makes ginger so good for us?

Watch the video …

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