This beet and apply smoothie is delicious and packed with vitamins and minerals. Honestly, I do not eat beet as often as I should be considering all the great health benefits.
Recently, I found a really quick and easy option to change up my morning smoothie and it is the Ancestral Roots organic beet powder. One spoon into your smoothie and you get all the great health benefits.
Here are three reasons to add beets to your morning smoothie:
1. Helps to keep blood pressure in check:
According to healthline.com, studies have shown that beets lower blood pressure by up to 4-10 mmHg within a few hours.
2. Fights Inflammation:
According to healthline.com, countless diseases are due to chronic inflammation. Beets contain pigments called betalains which possesses anti- inflammatory properties.
3. Anti- Cancer Properties:
Beets are packed with antioxidants and can help to strengthen your immune system and fight free radicals.
Check out this great article for additional information about the benefits of beets : https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-beets#section7
Here is how to make this beet and apple smoothie:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 organic granny smith apple
- 1 juice of an orange
- 1 tablespoon of organic hemp seeds
- 1 ripe frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon of Ancestral Roots Organic Beet Powder
- 1 tablespoon of organic fresh ginger
- 3/4 cup of Malk organic almond milk
- 1 juice of a lime
Instructions:
Blend all the ingredients together and pour in a cup of your choosing and enjoy this energy boosting vitamin packed beet and apple smoothie.
