The benefits of eating fruit in the morning
Adding or eating fruit for your morning meal contributes many benefits to your overall health.
1. Strengthen the Immune System
Fruit is high in vitamin C and antioxidants which help to boost the immune system throughout the day,
2. Weight Loss
Fruit helps the body go through a detoxification phase that helps rid the body of excess toxins which help the body to lose weight.
3. Energy
Fruit helps to boost your metabolism and has natural sugars that give the body natural energy throughout the day instead of depending on sugary caffeine options that tend to give temporary energy.
4. Improves the Digestive System
Because fruit is packed with fiber and nutrients it helps to stimulate the digestion and cleanse the colon. Food that helps promote healthy digestion include berries, bananas, prunes, figs, and avocado. Eating foods high in fiber can help reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.
Raspberry heaven
Vegan and gluten free
Ingredients:
2 cups frozen raspberries
1 frozen banana
1/2 a cup frozen strawberries
1-1/2 cups almond milk (or any milk of choice)
1/2 a cup of ice
Directions:
In a blender, add all the ingredients and blend until the consistency is super thick.
Add to a bowl and top granola and dried coconut
Strawberry banana
Vegan and gluten free
Ingredients:
2 medium frozen bananas
2 cups frozen strawberries
2 dried dates pit removed (optional)
1/4 cup almonds
2 cups almond milk
1/2 cup ice
Directions:
Put all ingredients in the blender and blend until soft.
Add fruit of choice and granola.
Berry berry
Blackberry raspberry and blueberry
Ingredients:
2 cups frozen blackberries
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup frozen raspberries
1/2 cup spinach (optional)
1-1/2 cups orange juice
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend together.
Add fruit of choice.
Blueberry swirl
Gluten free/dairy
Serving size 2
Ingredients:
2 cups frozen organic wild blueberries
1 medium frozen banana
2 cups Greek yogurt (vegan yogurt as a substitute)
Directions:
Add all ingredients into a blender and blend.
Top with fruit of choice, chai seeds, spirulina and dried coconut.
Açaí
Vegan and gluten free
Ingredients:
2 packs açaí (I use the Trader Joe’s)
2 frozen bananas
1 cup frozen wild blueberries
1 cup almond milk
Directions:
Blend all the fruit together with the almond milk if the consistency is too thick, add a splash more of almond milk.
Top with fruit of choice and chai seeds for extra protein and omegas.
