- A heart health smoothie packed with antioxidants to keep you heart happy
- It is a cross between a juice and a smoothie, so you get many of the healing benefits.
- Try to drink it on a regular basis.
- Almonds:
- Almonds are powerhouses when it comes to health benefits and are gluten-free and low in carbs. Eating almonds, reduces inflammation by about the same level as taking a first-generation statin drug.
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The study, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that eating almonds not only lowers cholesterol levels, but also C-reactive protein levels, a key marker of inflammation and an independent risk factor for heart disease. Almonds help reduce inflammation of blood vessels.
- Bananas:
- They are full of Vitamin C, B6 and potassium with over 400 mg potassium in one medium-size banana.
- Potassium is important for good nerve and muscle function and to maintain a healthy heart.
- The heart health benefits of raw cocoa and dark chocolate is due to the relatively rare “antioxidant” polyphenols compounds in cocoa, called flavanols.
- The most abundant flavanol in cocoa is epicatechin, which abounds only in raw dark chocolate.
- Heart health smoothie:
- Blend:
- 1 organic banana (peeled)
- 1 cup of almond milk
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract or powder
- 2 scoops of extra dark raw cocoa nibs
- Enjoy!
- For the health benefits of bananas.
- For an immune booster smoothie recipe.
- Note: None of the information in our website is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. The content on our website is for educational purposes only.
- REFERENCES:
- 1. “Study Shows Almonds’ Anti-inflammation and Heart Benefits.” Western Farm Press. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.
