Recipes

This Colorful Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie has the Jolt of Vitamin C Your Body Craves

By Rachana Yemula| Posted: October 03, 2018

Lets add color to our food! Berries are known for their bright natural colors that nourish us at a cellular level. Try this creamy, yummy berry smoothie for a natural boost of vitamin C.

Ingredients

  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 cup - blueberries
  • 1/2  cup - strawberries
  • 1/2  cup - blackberries
  • 1/2 tbsp - ground chia seeds
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 cup - almond milk
  • 5 - Ice cubes

Preparation method

  • Wash all the produce, pat dry and set aside.
  • If frozen berries are used, you can omit the ice cubes.
  • De-pit and score avocado and transfer to blender.
  • Add remaining ingredients and blend on high until smooth and creamy
  • Favorite toppings, greek yogurt, honey, nuts or shredded coconut.

Benefits of berries:

Berries are a rich source of antioxidants, anthocyanins and phytonutrients. Their natural bright colors are known to possess anti-cancer and immune boosting properties. Anthocyanins are known to help with protecting the genes from damage at a deeper cellular level. Berries are also a good source of fiber, aiding in healthy digestion.

Recipe by Rachana Yemula, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Founder of Wellnessboon, Doctor, Co-author of Sleep Problems in Children and Young People, Yogi and meditator.