MORNING GLOW SMOOTHIE RECIPE
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Let's take a closer look at some of the incredible ingredients in this nutritious Morning Glow Smoothie, beginning with Maca.
Maca originates from Peru, but in the last decade has become increasingly popular as a natural remedy for specific health issues. The part of the plant most commonly used is Maca root, which contains fiber, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
Let's explore more of Maca Powder's health benefits:
It may increase libido - Low libido is a commonly experienced symptom of menopause. (Studies on how effective this is are still currently limited)
May help relieve symptoms of Menopause - Including hot flushes and interrupted sleep, although again there's limited research currently.
May improve mood and energy levels
Another key ingredient in this smoothie is Chia Seeds, they're super versatile and can be used in many recipes.
Chia Seeds main health benefits are:
Super Nutritious - The small but mighty, chia seeds are highly nutritious. Packed with fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and various micronutrients.
Important bone nutrients - During menopause bone density decreases due to the drop in oestrogen levels that occur. Chia seeds are high in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and ALA. All of these nutrients have been linked to improved bone mineral density.
May support weight loss - Chia seeds are high in protein and fiber, both of which have been shown to aid weight loss.
The last ingredients health benefits we're going to look at is Turmeric. Best known as the spice that gives curry its yellow color.
Tumeric has been used in India for thousands of years as both a spice and medicinal herb. Recently, science has started to back up traditional claims that turmeric contains compounds with medicinal properties!
Turmeric main health benefit is:
It contains compounds which have medicinal properties - The main compound is called curcumin, which is a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
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Sara & Dr. Clare x
REFERENCES:
Johnson, Alisa. et al. Mar 2019. “Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Menopause” National Library of Medicine. Web. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6419242/
USDA, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Apr 2019. “Seeds, chia seeds, dried” Web. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/nutrients
Lavado-Garcia, Jesus. et al. Jan 2018. “Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid dietary intake is positively associated with bone mineral density in normal and osteopenic Spanish women” National Library of Medicine. Web. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29304057/
Nagpal, Monika. et al. Jun 2013. “Role of curcumin in systemic and oral health: An overview” National Library of Medicine. Web.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3633300/