Three berries, flax seeds and almond milk — pure antioxidant power.
Ideal for after your workout.
Add the frozen banana, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, flax seeds and almond milk to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a jar or glass.
Top with leftover berries and fresh mint.
Per serve.
Raspberries, strawberries and blueberries together deliver three different classes of antioxidants — ellagic acid, anthocyanins and vitamin C. Together they combat oxidative stress, reduce inflammation and protect against the tissue damage that intense exercise creates.
Creates the thick, creamy base and provides potassium for muscle recovery. After training, potassium helps restore the electrolyte balance that sweating disrupts. Also provides resistant starch that feeds beneficial gut bacteria.
One of the richest plant sources of omega-3 ALA. These fatty acids reduce post-exercise inflammation, support skin elasticity and help balance the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 in a typical modern diet — which tends to be dramatically omega-6 heavy.
A low-calorie liquid base that keeps the smoothie light while adding a subtle nuttiness. Also provides vitamin E — a fat-soluble antioxidant that works alongside the berry antioxidants to protect cell membranes.
This smoothie is bursting with antioxidants — and antioxidants do exactly what they say: they work against oxidants. Oxidants are molecules produced both internally and from the environment that can damage cells, causing inflammation and disease. Intense training creates oxidative stress — which is a normal part of adaptation — but it must be offset with antioxidants to allow repair. This smoothie is one of the most efficient ways to do that.