Memory-Enhancing Smoothie
The fiber in cannellini beans helps keep blood sugars on an even keel, preventing post-meal brain fog. Their iron also helps to maintain long-term memory, along with the omega-3s in flaxseeds.
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Ingredients
- 1 raw Brazil nut, chopped
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup drained and rinsed BPA-free canned cannellini beans (NOTE: While no cooking is required for the addition of beans, simply omit this ingredient if you prefer to keep this smoothie 100% raw.)
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
Preparation
- To a blender, add all ingredients and 2 cups water. Blend until smooth.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 2 cups
- Calories 159
- Carbohydrate Content 22 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 6 g
- Fiber Content 7 g
- Protein Content 6 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
- Sodium Content 21 mg
- Sugar Content 9 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 3 g