2 SERVINGS - 5 MINUTES
This vibrant Strawberry Smoothie is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or snack. It makes you think of summer and freshness. And even people who like vegan can make this recipe too, as it is free from dairy.
This is a healthy and delicious smoothie with only four ingredients, banana, frozen strawberries, almond milk, and flax seeds/chia seeds. Excellent nutrition comes from the main ingredient of strawberry. Strawberry is high in Vitamin C, potassium, folic acid, and many other antioxidants. It prevents the body from many diseases like heart attack, allergies, and spikes in the blood. Aside from the many health benefits, the smoothie tastes extremely good.
Try this Strawberry Smoothie and get your daily ray of sunshine!
What are antioxidants and free radicals?
An antioxidant is a chemical mixture that protects and neutralizes cells against the effects of free radicals.
When we are exposed to toxins such as tobacco smoke, radiation, or breaks down food, our body produces free radicals. They may play a role in heart disease, cancer, and other conditions, and they can damage cells. Free radicals are formed continuously in the human body. Without antioxidants, free radicals can cause severe damage very quickly, even death.
But free radicals serve also an essential role in our health because our immune cells use them to fight infections. The human body needs to maintain a precise balance of free radicals and antioxidants to be able to stay healthy.
Read more about antioxidants, free radicals, and the human body on the website of www.Family Doctor.org (powered by the American Academy of Family Physicians – www.AAFP.org). This is a great website to get more information about Family Health.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup almond milk, unsweetened
- 2 cup of frozen strawberries
- 1 large ripe banana pieces
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseed
Directions:
- Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until the Smoothie is juicy and creamy. Pour in two glasses and enjoy your Strawberry Smoothie!
Nutrition (Amount per serving):
- Calories per serving: 180
If you enjoy this Strawberry Smoothie, please try one of our other Recipes:
Avocado Smoothie with Spinach and Pineapple
Banana Orange Smoothie.
Please enjoy!
