As a sports dietitian, I work with athletes and active individuals. Most do not get enough produce, and this smoothie delivers with 2 servings of fruit and 1 of vegetables as well as protein to help support your supporting structure. The tang of the tart cherry juice gets balanced out by the sweet of the beets and the prunes and the ground flaxseed add fiber and omega-3 to help you #scorewthyourpour
INGREDIENTS
1 scoop whey protein isolate, vanilla
8 ounces tart cherry juice
1/3 cup raw beets, peeled, chopped- dietary nitrates
4 prunes, chopped
1 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
INSTRUCTIONS
Mix all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
YIELD
1 serving
Calories: 385
Carbs (grams) 62.8
Fiber (grams): 6.7
Sugars (grams) 41.8
Fat (grams) 4.5
Protein (grams): 34.4
Calcium (milligrams) 141
Potassium (milligrams) 962
INGREDIENTS IN THE SHAKE
Whey protein isolate
Muscle protein synthesis
High in leucine
Anti-inflammatory
Helps to support a healthy immune system
Tart cherry juice
Anti-inflammatory
Melatonin to help improve sleep
Beets
Anti-inflammatory
Source of dietary nitrates for cardiovascular health
Improve oxygen delivery to exercising muscles
Blood pressure lowering benefit
Prunes
Bone health
Microbiome
Gut health
Flaxseed
Omega 3
Lignans
Decreased blood pressure
Decrease prostate cancer risk
Support healthy microbiome
