Skin Smoothie

Skin Smoothie

This luscious, fruit-based smoothie is the perfect refreshing beverage to counteract the fiery heat and skin irritations that come with Pita season and nourish your skin from the inside out. It’s loaded with beautifying anti-oxidants, lots of vitamin C, and ample amounts of potassium, magnesium, healthy fats including omega-3 and gamma-linolenicc acid (GLA), natural sugars, protein, and fiber, plus it fills you up, not out. Wonderful for breakfast or anytime you feel the need for cooling, energizing rejuvenation!

Ingredients:                   

11/2 cups organic almond or low-fat coconut milk

½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries

½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries

½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries

2 tablespoon raw, shelled hemp seeds

1 tablespoon raw honey or agave nectar

1 tablespoon flaxseed oil, unrefined preferred

Pinch of sea salt (optional)

Directions:

1. Put all ingredients in a blender and puree for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth and creamy

Serve immediately in your favorite glass or insulated mug and relish the refreshment!

-Yield: 1 generous serving.

Visit Whole Foods for organic ingredients or farmers for freshly picked berries  

 Tathaastu

May/June 2013