Banana Blueberry Smoothie with Sunflower Microgreens
Ingredients
- 2 tsp lucuma powder
- 5 small bananas
- 2 cups blueberries & strawberries
- 1/2 tbsp chia
- 1.5 cups water
Preparation
Blend all ingredients together to perfection.
Top with a sprinkle of coconut flakes and sunflower microgreens.
Cut the microgreens with scissors to make them easier to chew.
Health benefits
Sunflower microgreens are a perfect source of complete protein, helping to repair muscle tissue and aid in enzymatic functions in the body.
They boost fertility, as they contain high amounts of zinc, which is essential for the development of sperm.
Sunflower microgreens are a nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamins A, B complex, D, and E; they also contain minerals including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus.
They are high in B vitamins, especially folate. Folate is a necessary B vitamin for pregnant women and helps to protect babies from developing neural tube defects (NTDs). The combination of B vitamins also assists in the mother’s circulation and aids in stress relief.
In fact, sunflower sprouts are rich in all of the nutrients that are important during pregnancy, such as iron, calcium, essential fats, and folate.
Sunflower microgreens are a rich source of lecithin which helps to eliminate accumulated deposits in arterial walls and break down fatty acids into an easily digestible water soluble form.
They are rich in chlorophyll which builds blood supply, revitalizes tissue, calms inflammation, activates enzymes, and deodorizes the body.
The sunflower microgreen is a natural expectorant for chest congestion: In Ayurveda, they are used to clear the lungs.