Papaya Effects Smoothie
Papaya Effects Smoothie
Ingredients
2 cups peeled, de-seeded, & cut papaya
1 frozen banana
½ cup pineapple
1 cup of any plant-based milk you like
1 tbsp flax seeds
½ a fresh lime, cut and peeled
Optional: half a cup of spinach or 1-2 leaves of kale
Instructions: Add ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Fun Fact:
There is compelling evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. Researchers combined findings from Havard studies with several other long-term studies in the U.S. and Europe that looked at coronary heart disease and strokes. These two widely seen health risks were looked at separately, but a similar protective effect occurred for those who consumed a diet high in plant nutrients. Individuals who ate more than 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day had roughly a 20% lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke compared with individuals who ate less than 3 servings per day.
Did you know?
Papayas are botanically categorized as berries.
Fiber acts as a broom to sweep out the digestive tract
Dietary fiber is found only in plant foods. Common food sources of fiber are fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
