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This carefully crafted seasonal smoothie is designed to reduce blood sugar highs, limit the risk of osteoporosis, and generally improve your digestion. You could say “healthy nutrients meet delicious seasonal flavors” in this refreshing smoothie.
It's different, it's deliciously aromatic, it's very worth a try this fall. Check out the recipe below and let me know how you like it.
Thanks to Erin Macdonald, RDN, and Tiffani Bachus RDN at oxygenmag.com for this wonderful addition to my smoothie portfolio!
A Little Spice:
Cinnamon is a sweet, aromatic spice that can help reduce the rise in blood sugar after eating
Belly Buddy:
Ginger is a great digestive aid
Nutrition in a Pear Tree:
Pears are a good source of boron, a trace mineral. Boron helps the body retain calcium, thus preventing osteoporosis.
Natural Remedy:
Reduce inflammation by drinking cranberry juice, which contains salicylic acid.
Recipe: Seasonal Smoothie – Carefully Crafted, Deliciously Aromatic!
Ingredients: (Serves 1; 228 calories)
8 oz light Cranberry Juice
1 Bosc Pear, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 scoop vanilla Whey Protein powder*
½ teaspoon pure Vanilla Extract
1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon
Pinch Allspice
1/8 teaspoon fresh grated Ginger
Ice cubes
* If you don't like protein powders you can substitute 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt. You'll have less calories (70 in full fat) and longer lasting energy.
Nutrition facts are at the original article here: Erin Macdonald, RDN, and Tiffani Bachus RDN
Photo: Drink Me Healthy
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