Avocado, Flax and Maca Green Smoothie

This smoothie is a delicious and highly nutritious low carb drink that will leave you full, satisfied, and energised for a good few hours. The healthy fats and nutrient-dense ingredients will prevent that sharp rise in insulin levels, providing you with that gradual and sustained energy release. Hence, I would recommend having this as a morning breakfast smoothie, or mid-morning snack.

As well as including the almighty superfoods Maca, avocado, and spinach (all of which health and nutritional benefits I have noted in a previous posts), the addition of flaxseeds takes this smoothie to a whole new nutritional boosting level!

Many health benefits can be obtained when consuming flaxseeds on a daily basis, from aiding in the prevention of cancer, to digestive health. However there are three superior stand-out nutritional qualities flaxseeds are known for; it's Omega-3 content, Lignans, and fiber. The heart healthy Omega-3 fatty acids found in flaxseeds (ALA, EPA and DHA) help to prevent excessive inflammation and protect the blood vessels from inflammatory damage. Lignans are fiber-like compounds which provide antioxidant protection. The great fiber content - both soluble and insoluble, helps to stabilise blood sugar levels and promotes proper intestinal function.

Ingredients:

50g Spinach
30g Avocado
20g organic milled flaxseed (I used Linwoods infused with bio cultures and vitamin D)
1 scoop Reflex natural whey
1 scoop Reflex banoffee pie whey
100ml unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp (5g) Creative Nature Superfoods Maca powder (enjoy 15% off at www.creativenaturesuperfoods.com when using my code *GC15* at checkout-this month only!)
100-200ml water (depending on preferred consistency)
Ice

1. Blend all ingredients together in a food processor or equivalent and enjoy!

250 kcal: 25g Protein, 7g Carb, 14g Fat, 9g Fiber