Blackberry Peachy Smoothie

I started making smoothies in order to pump up my vitamin and protein levels in my diet.  I found that smoothies were a quick and easy way to do that.  For your own energy boost, try blending up a smoothie first thing in the morning.  I tend to make mine full of enough vitamins and protein to last me until a mid morning snack.  Try adding seeds to your smoothie for extra valuable minerals, that tend to be depleted from our typical diets.

• 1 handful blackberries
• 1 sliced peach or a cup of frozen sliced peaches
• 1 cup coconut milk, hemp milk, almond milk, or soy milk (depending on your preference)
• 1 T Flaxseed
• 1 T Raw/Unsalted Sunflower Seeds
• 1 Scoop Protein Powder of your choice
• 1 cup Greek Yogurt
• 1 handful of ice

Place all ingredients in your high powered blender and blend until smooth.  Enjoy the lasting energy and health benefits you will feel from your morning Blackberry Peach Smoothies!  Feel free to vary the fruit ingredients with what you enjoy and have on hand.  I buy bags of frozen organic fruit at Costco and use those each morning in our smoothies. Sip with a straw and enjoy!

Rays of Healing

Blackberries have a royal purple color, which is the source of the rich antioxidants that fight free radicals. They also help with memory function.

Peaches and other “stone fruits” contain compounds that have anti-diabetic, anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flaxseed is easier to absorb when ground, so blending it up takes care of that!  Flax provides fiber, omega 3s, minerals and vitamin E.

Greek Yogurt contains high amounts of protein and calcium for bone health, as when as immune boosting probiotics.

Sunflower Seeds are amazing for the tiny little seeds they are! They contain a powerhouse of magnesium which keeps our nerves relaxed as well as our blood vessels and muscles. They also have anti cancer fighting selenium.  Studies have shown a link between low selenium and cancer incidence.

So drink up your daily morning smoothies,  and reap the health you sow with these rays of healing!