We all know how important breakfast is. It refuels and recharges your body to give you that much-needed boost in the morning. According to nutritional experts (and foodies), a good breakfast should consist of the following food groups; whole grains, lean proteins, dairy and fruits, and vegetables.
” I love sleep because it’s like a time machine to breakfast.”
Bananas and mangoes are good for your gut health, they help with your blood pressure and they promote good skin. They are both great sources of energy, something we all need to tackle the morning ahead of us. Spinach, one of the most nutritionally dense vegetables, provides the body with antioxidants, fiber, calcium, folate, and Vitamin A, C, and K. All important vitamins for a balanced and healthy body. To maximize the benefits of this smoothie, I also add Irish Sea Moss Gel and chia seed. They are both great sources of quality protein and iron.
To get these food groups onto your plate in the morning may seem a little difficult and time-consuming if you are a ‘snooze-button-pusher’. So what if you could take all these food groups, mix them, pour them into your mason jar and head off to work, all in under a space of 10 minutes?! Yes, this can be done and it is usually my go-to breakfast meal. My spinach, mango, and banana smoothie is a great combination of a basic healthy breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
1 cup of spinach
½ cup of mango
1 banana
2 tablespoons of Irish Sea Moss Gel
1 teaspoon of chia seed
1 cup of water.
Directions
Blend all the ingredients. Serve in a smoothie or mason jar, and enjoy!
“Remember that every single green drink you create is an investment in your quality of life- now and always.” – Kris Carr
Sources
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Jasni, F., 2020. 6 Good Reasons To Eat A Banana Today. [online] Healthxchange.sg. Available at: <https://www.healthxchange.sg/food-nutrition/food-tips/good-reasons-eat-banana-today> [Accessed 12 July 2020].
Sengupta, S., 2018. 8 Incredible Benefits Of Mangoes, The King Of Fruits. [online] NDTV Food. Available at: <https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/8-incredible-benefits-of-mangoes-the-king-of-fruits-1833145> [Accessed 12 July 2020].
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