So this is the perfect smoothie for a happy tummy as bananas are a digestive aid as well as a mood enhancer due to the serotonin they release in the brain. They’re also high in Vitamin C, fibre (12% of DV) and vitamin B6 which is essential for a healthy nervous system and helps to metabolise food.
This recipe also includes walnuts which have been part of our human diet for thousands of years providing rich sources of nutrients that are energy dense. They are made up of 65% polyunsaturated fats (the most abundant one is an omega-6 fatty acid called linoleic acid), as well as 15% protein. Furthermore, walnuts provide high amounts of antioxidants that support the immune system. Whilst Walnuts are high in calories – they are excellent for a healthy heart, brain and promote a healthy gut too. What’s not to like!
Ingredients
1 Banana
2 tbsp ground linseed
2 tbsp almond butter
400 ml almond milk
Pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg
2 broken walnuts (to top after blending)
Directions
- Place ingredients in high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
Kumud Gandhi is a Nutritional Food Scientist bestselling Author, Broadcaster, and Keynote Speaker on the subject of nutritional health for productivity & performance in the workplace. In 2010 Kumud founded ‘The Cooking Academy’ a cookery school that focusses on cooking for nutritional health and wellbeing. Kumud regularly presents to international audiences on a variety of topics such as ‘Eating for Immunity and a Lifetime of Wellness’. She is an expert in the field of Wellness in the Workplace and works with organizations to create transformational change in employee health & well-being through nutrition and health coaching.
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