This smoothie is a powerhouse of antioxidants that are thought to help protect the body against the damaging effects of free radicals and the chronic diseases associated with the aging process. *
Antioxidants are present in foods as vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, and polyphenols, among others. Many antioxidants are often identified in food by their distinctive colors—the deep red of cherries and of tomatoes; the orange of carrots; the yellow of corn, mangos, and saffron; and the blue-purple of blueberries, blackberries, and grapes.
The most well-known components of food with antioxidant activities are vitamins A, C, and E; beta carotene; the mineral selenium; and more recently, the compound lycopene.
Antioxidant Green Smoothie Recipe
- One handful dinosaur kale
- ½ cup blueberries
- 1 cup red grapes (seeded are best)
- 2 or 3 medjool dates
- 1 cup water (optional)
Blend and enjoy!
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do.
Tracy
**Information provided by http://www.ific.org/publications/factsheets/antioxidantfs.cfm