I've been making this smoothie for a couple of days now and thought it was a great addition to my list of favourite smoothies. This is lovely and refreshing on a morning as it sets you up well for the day. Peaches are a great source of vitamin C which helps fight cancer and is excellent for your skin, as it can help reduce wrinkles and improve texture, as well as fighting back against damage caused by the sun. Grapes are great for hydration and counter-acting free radicals in the body and cashews are an instant mood lifter which is great for the days when you're feeling a little down. You can leave the cashews out if you want but they are a great addition.
Chia seeds are one of the many super foods that I try to incorporate into my diet as they are extremely good for you. Although they are very small, they have endless nutritional benefits. A couple of which are that they are high in antioxidants and are full of omega 3 fatty acids which is important for a vegetarian diet. Chia seeds are a little strange to get used to at first but once you do its easy. To prepare them you'll need to soak them in water for a few minutes until they become almost like a jelly consistency. You can get these at your local health store, I get mine from Holland and Barrett and Ocado.
To make, you'll need:
1 ripe peach
A bunch of grapes
A handful of cashews
2 tbsp. chia seeds, black or white (to soak, use 3-5tbsp water, or until they're all covered)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (use as much as is preferred)
Optional: 1 tsp. Organic Burst baobab (baobab is an awesome super food that adds extra vitamin C to my smoothies)
To blend, I use my trusty Nutribullet and prefer it more thin than thick but you can do it however you like:) Enjoy!
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