GREEN TEA, KIWI & LIME SMOOTHIE
May 20, 2015Green tea: Provides an excellent source of anti-oxidants and helps to boost metabolism.
Kiwi fruits: High in fibre, vitamin C, vitamin A and potassium
Lime juice: Similar benefits to lemon, limes help to cleanse the liver and digestive tract and are a good source of vitamin C.
Banana: High source of potassium and fibre. Also contains serotonin for a happiness effect and provides pre-biotics to feed healthy gut bacteria.
Spinach: An excellent source of potassium, iron and calcium and a good source of folate.
Chia seeds: Provide healthy fats and keep the bowels regular
Cinnamon: Helps to balance blood sugar levels, increases digestive fluid secretion and has a warming and tension relief effect on the body.
chopping board by Rawk and Wood
- Serves 1
Ingredients
1 cup chilled green tea
½ kiwi fruit
½ lime, juice only
1 frozen banana
Handful of spinach
1 teaspoon chia seeds
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
Combine all of the ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
