AVOCADO SMOOTHIE

Ingredients

(serves 2)
1 ripe avocado
1 apple
1 inch peeled fresh ginger
1 lime (skin removed)
1 handful of spinach 1/2 a handful of fresh corriander (cilantro) 2 cups coconut water

Method

Wash and chop all infredients and place in a blender with the coconut water. Blend until creamy and smooth.

Health Benefits of...

• Avocado

  Packed full of nurients, vitamins and minerals, avocados have earned their seat at the superfood table. In particular they have high levels of vitamins B(1,2,3,5&6), C, E, and K, as well as folate, potassium, magnesium, copper, iron, and zinc. They are high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids . The majority of this fat is oleic acid, which is known for its anti-inflammatory, cancer fighting, and cholesterole lowering properties. These fats are also helpful in aiding absorbtion of other plant nutrients, as well as providinglubrication for the body, helping moisturise for luscious hair and skin.

• Coriander/cilantro

  Coriander leaves are powerful agents for removing heavy metals from the body and are therefore greatly detoxifying. The antioxidant properties of coriander helps protect the body from free-radicals and protects against oxidative stress - one of the causes of many degenerative diseases such as Alzheimers. It lowers blood sugar and protects against cardiovascular diseases as well as settling the digestive system and supporting the female reproductive system. coriander can also be very soothing for skin irritations.