Free Radical Fighter Smoothie

Free Radical Fighter Smoothie

Free radicals are molecules in our bodies that have the ability to damage cells and may play a role in the development of chronic diseases and accelerated aging. Foods high in antioxidants help to combat the activity of free radicals. This recipe includes powerful, antioxidant-rich foods such as spinach, an orange, and a Brazil nut, which contains your daily supply of selenium.

Ingredients

  • 1 cupSpinach
  • 1Banana
  • 1/2Orange
  • 1Brazil Nuts, dried, unblanched
  • 1 1/2 cupAlmond Milk, unsweetened
  • 1/2 cupBrown Rice, cooked and cooled

Directions

  1. Add ingredients in the order listed and blend until smooth.
  2. Enjoy!

Nutritional information

Recipe: Creamy Green Strawberry Dream Serving in this recipe:1

  • Calories: 236.6
  • Total Fat: 3.6 g 5.5%
  • Saturated Fat: 0.4 g 1.9%
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
  • Sodium: 358.7 mg 14.9%
  • Total Carbs: 45.7 g 15.2%
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.9 g 39.4%
  • Sugar: 22.1 g
  • Protein: 8.1 g 16.2%
  • Vitamin A: 481.9% Vitamin C: 244.1%
  • Calcium: 68.5% Iron: 26.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.