Apple Pear Fitness Smoothie
Super fitness energy super yummy in tasty smoothies like this apple pear delight. Every fitness routine gets a burst of energy with this tasty fitness energy smoothie.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 pears peeled, cored and diced
- 1 apple peeled, cored and diced
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- ¼ cup oats gf if required
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Dice and peel the apples and pears.
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend to a thick consistency. Add ice to preference.
Benefits of Apples
Lowers cholesterol
The antioxidants and fiber in apples are a winning combo to help lower that number. The type of fiber that stands out here is pectin, which binds to cholesterol in your digestive tract and flushes it out.
Consuming a few apples a day can reduce total cholesterol levels by about 5% to 8%. Can’t down that many apples in 24 hours? Try a daily serving of 3 ounces of dried apples (no sugar added).
Reduces blood pressure
A healthy diet is one way to prevent and manage high blood pressure.
A study found eating apples helped lower blood pressure. Other research has had mixed results. But researchers agree that antioxidants in apple peels help your blood flow smoothly. The fiber in apples may also play a role.
Eases inflammation
Inflammation is one way our bodies fight infections and heal damaged tissue. But inflammation should only last a short time. Continual, longstanding (chronic) inflammation actually causes damage and can lead to disease.
Apples contain anti-inflammatory substances — mainly fiber and quercetin, an antioxidant that reduces inflammation, especially in your respiratory
Super fitness smoothie!
