This Goji Berry Superfood Smoothie is chockfull of superfoods and antioxidants that aid the body’s healing process and give the immune system a boost.
Superfood smoothies give us a kickstart as we jump into eating healthier. But we also know they can be a great way to help our bodies heal, too.
Packing nutrition into your daily smoothies isn’t hard to do. Yet with the help of other superfoods, you can take a smoothie to the next level.
Rawkstars Matt and Amanda entered one of our giveaways a few years ago. They shared how Amanda had been making superfood smoothie recipes to help Matt, her husband, in his battle against brain cancer.
Health Benefits in Superfood Smoothie
Amanda’s research led her to new ingredients that she began adding to their daily smoothies. In addition, our community requested some of their recipes and they graciously shared two of their favorites (along with their research).
Citrus fruit
The zest of citrus fruits (organic only please!) contain flavonoids that penetrate brain cancer cells and facilitate their death by apoptosis, and lowers the potential for the cancer to invade neighboring, healthy tissues. 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
Bananas are full of magnesium and potassium. They release energy slowly to prevent blood sugar spikes. Also, banans are full of vitamin B6 which can help keep blood levels stable during chemotherapy.
Goji Berries
Goji berries aren’t new. They’re used in ancient medicine all over Tibet, India, Mongolia, and regions of China. They contain polyphenols which also stimulate detoxification of blood and elimination of carcinogens in the body.
Hemp Seeds
Healthy fats, protein, alpha-linolenic acid and linolenic acid from hemp seeds (or hemp hearts) give the lymphatic system a boost.
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds add sustainable energy, antioxidant power, slow absorption of sugars, and add protein. Mayan warriors and tarahumara ultra runners use chia seeds for endurance support.
Coconut Water
Coconut water is hydrating and replenish the body, which Amanda says is important for Matt during chemo. Amanda says she recommends the Exotic Superfoods brand with no preservatives or additives. In addition, it’s also not packaged in boxes lined with BPA.
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.
How to make a superfood smoothie
Making a smoothie as super as this does take some time to shop. You need specialty items that are nutrient-dense and sometimes harder to find. To help, I recommend check out Thrive Market, the online supermarket where I get the best deals on organic, non-GMO superfoods.
Furthermore, when you join you can enjoy a $20 credit toward your purchase.
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This refreshing citrus superfood smoothie is paired with the natural sweetness of banana and soluble rice bran powder.
Ingredients
- Zest of 1 organic orange
- 1 orange (peeled and seeded)
- 1/2 banana (frozen)
- 1/4 cup coconut water
- 1/4 cup 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.
Keywords: goji berry orange smoothie
More Superfood Smoothie Recipes
Here’s 5 more recipes that use superfoods to enhance the healing process and boost the immune system naturally.
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https://simplegreensmoothies.com/recipes/superfood-smoothie
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