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We thought it would be a good idea to share nutritionist Lindsey Kane and recipe developer Paul Conte's Stress-Beater smoothie recipe. As a bonus there are three additional nutrient-packed and colorful smoothies for you to try. Whether you’re facing a stress-filled morning or recovering from the night before, want to look your best or need an extra boost of energy before walking out the door, we have a drink to get your day moving in the right direction.
Start your day with a Stress-Beater Smoothie that will help you handle whatever the universe throws your way.
Stress-Beater Smoothie
Start your day with a smoothie that will help you handle whatever the universe throws your way. The combination of lime, avocado, banana, spinach, and coconut water delivers a heavy dose of stress-beating vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium to help manage blood pressure and will give you a boost of the feel-good neurotransmitter serotonin.
- 1 lime
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1/2 ripe pitted avocado
- 1/2 ripe peeled banana
- small handful baby spinich
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Using a sharp knife, peel the lime; cut the lime in half crosswise then coarsely chop the fruit. Discard any seeds.
In a blender, combine the chopped lime with the coconut water, avocado, banana, and spinach. Season lightly with salt and blend until smooth.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve. Serves one.
This vitamin C and antioxidant-rich blend is hydrating and gives you a glow that lasts all day!
Glow-Getter Smoothie
This Vitamin C and antioxidant-rich blend of tropical fruits, fresh carrots, and the hydrating, good-for-you fats in tahini will give you a glow that lasts all day long.
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup frozen chopped peeled pineapple
- 1/4 cup frozen chopped peeled mangos
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1 Tbsp tahini
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In a blender, combine the orange juice, pineapple, mango, carrots, and tahini. Season lightly with salt and blend until smooth.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve. Serves one.
Trade your mocha latte for a Mojo Maker and get an energy boost from this delicious blend instead.
Mojo Maker Smoothie
Skip your mocha latte and get an energy boost from this delicious blend instead. A double dose of almonds—milk and butter—get you moving with magnesium and B vitamins. Antioxidant-packed blueberries are low on the glycemic scale, which means they’ll help prevent energy-sapping spikes in your blood sugar.
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 ripe peeled banana
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 2 Tbsp almond butter
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In a blender, combine the almond milk, banana, blueberries, and almond butter. Season lightly with salt and blend until smooth.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve. Serves one.
Okay, you've overindulged the night before and need to hit your "restart button". Try this mix of yogurt, coconut water, and strawberries!
Fresh Start Smoothie
When you’ve overindulged the night before, this mix of protein (yogurt), potassium (coconut water), and antioxidants (strawberries) will quickly get you back on track.
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- 2 tsp honey
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In a blender, combine the coconut water, strawberries, yogurt, chia seeds, and honey. Season lightly with salt and blend until smooth.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve. Serves one.