STRESS LES SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Antioxidant Blendie

• ½ cup strawberries

• ½ cup vanilla natural yoghurt

• 1-2 Sprigs of fresh mint leaves

FOR GARNISHING:

• Chia seeds, for sprinkling (optional)

EQUIPMENT:

• Blender

METHOD:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and pulse on low until smooth.

2. Garnish with extra slices strawberries, mint leaves and chia seeds

NOTES:

• Antioxidant rich – strawberries contains a high amount of polyphenols which fights free radicals/oxidative stress

• Yoghurt- Contains potassium which helps to blunt the effects of sodium (salt) in raising blood pressure – helps to lower blood pressure

• Mint – potentially antimicrobial and good for gastrointestinal upset ( diarrhoea and gas etc).
  Study on Wild Mint: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4171855/