This Yummy Superfood Smoothie Will Help To Heal You
I came across this recipe on a site called Simple Green Smoothies. One of their readers, Amanda, researched foods that would help her husband in his battle with brain cancer.
Below you’ll find her recipe for this yummy goji superfood smoothie, as well as her comments on the benefits of the ingredients.
I really like this recipe, and I wanted to share it with you – I hope you like it too!
Goji Superfood Recipe – Ingredient Benefits
The zest of citrus fruits (organic only please!) contains flavonoids that penetrate and help kill cancer cells. Citrus juice contains vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that aids the liver in detoxification of carcinogens. Also, orange and lime juice can help increase alkalinity in the body.
Bananas contain magnesium and potassium. They release energy slowly to prevent blood sugar spikes. Also, bananas are full of vitamin B6 which can help keep blood levels stable during chemotherapy.
Goji berries contain polyphenols which stimulate detoxification of blood and elimination of carcinogens in the body.
Hemp seeds (or hemp hearts) boost the lymphatic system by providing healthy fats, protein, alpha-linolenic acid and linolenic acid.
Chia seeds add energy, antioxidant power and protein to smoothies. They slow absorption of sugars, and are used by endurance athletes.
Coconut water is hydrating which is important during chemo. Choose one with no preservatives or additives.
Also, one of the most amazing ingredients in this orange smoothie is TOCOS, short for Tocopheranols and Tocotrienals. TOCOS is stabilized rice bran solubles. They contain numerous vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, D, E, Folic acid, Biotin) and minerals like Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, and other trace minerals.
TOCOS are a potent form of Vitamin E that work as a cancer fighter. They also add a creamy, vanilla flavor which turns this into a powerhouse smoothie that tastes amazing too. They may be difficult to find, but they are worth the search!
Goji Superfood Smoothie – Recipe
Ingredients
- Zest of 1 organic orange
- 1 orange (peeled and de-seeded)
- 1/2 banana (frozen)
- 1/4 cup / 30 ml coconut water
- 1/4 cup / 50g dried goji berries
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon TOCOS (soluble rice bran powder)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Blend the oranges and other ingredients, except the ice, until smooth.
- Add the ice and blend again.
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