Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Summer Skin Glow Smoothie: Pineapple + Goji Berry


Superfoods are everywhere, nowadays and with good reason: they are some of the most nutrient dense and anti-oxidant packed foods on the planet.

The Goji berry, which has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries, is often cited as number one. Here are a few benefits of goji berries: 

  • They have an exceptional balance of daily macronutrients: high-quality protein, soluble fiber, healthy fat, and carbohydrates.
  • They are anti-oxidant rich and so support the immune system and can help prevent cancer and disease. 
  • They support skin health, longevity, and a youthful appearance with their high Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and trace mineral content.

With all their benefits, they're my new daily staple. I happen to detest dried fruit of all kinds, so I like to rehydrate my goji berries* and add to smoothies and other recipes. They also come in powder form, but I think it's best to always choose food in its least processed form. 

Summer Skin Glow Smoothie: Pineapple +  Goji Berry

Ingredients
Pineapple (16 oz, chopped)
Goji Berries (2 tbs. rehydrated*) 
Lime (one)

 Instructions
1. Pour about 1/2 cup water from the soaked goji berries into a Vitamix** or high speed blender.
2. Add in the pineapple, goji berries, and the fresh squeezed juice of the lime.
3. Blend on high for about 30 seconds.
4. Serve.

*To rehydrate dried goji berried, fill a container with filtered water and dried berries, and let sit for at least 4 hours. If you use a container with a cover, like a mason jar, you can keep in the fridge for about a week so that you always have some readily available.

**Check out this post and you'll get free standard shipping on your Vitamix ($25 value). 



No comments:

Post a Comment