Let’s Talk About Bananas!
Let’s Talk About Bananas! Bananas are great natural sweeteners but they also have tons of micronutrient benefits! Generally known for their mineral electrolytes. They are great sources of potassium as well as magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, and iron. These are all critical for muscle, heart, brain, and nervous system function. Bananas are also great sources of […]
Let’s Talk About Pumpkin!
Let’s Talk About Pumpkin! Pumpkin is a rich source of dietary antioxidant vitamins (e.g., Vitamins A, E, and C), carotenoids (e.g., B-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin), and phenolic compounds (e.g., caffein acid, gallic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, protocatechuic acid, and rutin). It is also a great source of dietary fiber, minerals, and unsaturated fatty acids. Because of […]
Let’s Talk About Blueberries!
Let’s Talk About Blueberries! Blueberries are rich sources of a variety of beneficial antioxidants, including flavonoids (mainly anthocyanidins), polyphenols (procyanidin), phenolic acids, pyruvic acid, chlorogenic acid, and many others (Ma et al., 2018). Through these antioxidants (especially polyphenols, anthocyanins, and carotenoids), blueberries have preventative/protective and reductive effects against cancer, obesity, inflammation, aging, degenerative diseases, cognitive […]
Let’s Talk About Dark Leafy Green Vegetables
Let’s Talk About Dark Leafy Greens! Dark leafy greens contain a variety of beneficial antioxidants and micronutrients with a large variety of metabolic, weight/anti-obesity, cardiovascular, arterial, gastrointestinal, dermal (skin), anti-inflammatory, nervous, cognitive, and mood/emotional benefits (Guerrera et al., 2009; Alkhatib et al., 2017; Zurbau et al., 2020; Persia et al., 2022; Erlinger et al., 2001; […]
Smoothies & The Gut Microbiome
Smoothies and the Gut Microbiome The University of Minnesota recently conducted an interesting study in which 34 subjects provided detailed dietary records of all food and beverages consumed daily for 17 days and daily fecal samples used for microbiome sampling (also for 17 days)(Johnson et al., 2019). The researchers correlated daily microbiome samplings with personalized […]
Brenna’s Low-GI Antioxidant Smoothie
Brenna’s Low Glycemic Load Antioxidant Smoothie This smoothie is based on Kidon ́ et al’s 2022 findings that fruit/veggie-based smoothies that blend raw bananas, pumpkins, purple carrots, lemon juice, and water provide excellent sources of antioxidants including total polyphenols, carotenoids, anthocyanins, and vitamin C that have a variety of potent health benefits, ranging from anti-diabetic […]
Lower Inflammatory Foods Everyday (LIFE) Smoothie
Lower Inflammatory Foods Everyday (LIFE) Smoothie Persia et al (2022) found that when taken daily for just 7 days, their “Low Inflammatory Foods Everyday (LIFE) Smoothie” significantly lowered C-Reactive Protein (CRP, an inflammatory marker) and raised plasma levels of beta-carotene. Recipe: 8 oz of dark green leafy vegetables (e.g.,, spinach, baby bok choy, or baby kale). […]
Hormone Support Super Smoothie
Go and Glow Super Smoothie Go and Glow Smoothie This super smoothie has protein, antioxidants, adaptogens for stamina and hormone- & adrenal balancing and fiber. Great for the brain, gut, adrenals, skin, hair, EVERYTHING! Other benefits include maximum nutrient absorption (in smoothie form) and super alkaline pH (promotes muscle use/growth/repair). In a blender, combine: 4oz of organic edamame. 100g […]
High Glycemic Index Foods & “Food Addiction”
High Glycemic Index (GI) Foods & “Food Addiction” High-GI Foods can Trigger “Food Addiction,” Obesity A danger of many commercial smoothies that are: Void of fiber High in artificial sugars and sweeteners High in glycemic load is the threat of an exaggerated reward response, which can lead to “food addiction.” In individuals who are vulnerable […]
Let’s Talk About Smoothies
Let’s Talk About Smoothies Smoothies are all the rage these days, but are they really all they’re cracked up to be? From the green vegetable variety to the more-like-milkshake fare, we’ve got the skinny on smoothies here. Smoothie Power: The Benefits of Blending Smoothies are “all the rage” these days, and for good reason! They […]
