Smoothie a day keeps the doctor away!

Wish that the title was true... Maybe it is, since I haven't actually had a smoothie per day, but right now feels like nothing is helping this flu of mine... 2nd flu this autumn! why oh why. Well today I was in the store and just got inspired by some reduced mint leaves. Grabbed those and some lime and voila! (few other ingredients added). Thought this smoothie might give a bit of a vitamin as well as energy boost as I have been feeling quite tired and ill for the past few days.

Smoothies are really great, so much can go into them but you barely notice because once everything is in liquid form its so much easier to consume. Also this allows all the goodness to be absorbed better in your body. Ingredients which you might never eat otherwise, can easily be added to a shake and make it taste alright. (spinach, kale, celery, ginger etc.)

Heres my smoothie for the day. 

           

 Ingredients:

1 banana

about a cup of frozen raspberries

coconut milk

half a squeezed lime

mint (depend on preference)

SNACK ON THE GOOD STUFF

Do you have a craving for sweet things? I do. I am have always loved sweets and everything and anything that is sweet. Since I am trying to eat healthier and stay away from the sugar and fats I got a great idea from my flatmate for a healthy snack. Make your own mixture of dried fruits and nuts! 

In mine I used raisins, walnuts, chopped dates and cashews. Now here are some benefits of each that I read about. 

Raisins

1. Aids in digestion

2. Increases supply of energy

3. Enhances mouth and bone health

4. Body acidity reduction

5. Treats infections

read more here

Walnuts

1. lower blood pressure

2.lower cholesterol

3. cancer prevention

4. brain health

5. healthy hair

read more here

Dates 

1. cholesterol and fat

2. vitamins and proteins

3. energy

4. potassium and sodium

5. anti- aging benefits

read more here

Cashews

1. Prevents cancer

2. Lowers high blood pressure

3. healthy nerves

4. anti- oxidants
5. high in vitamins

read more here

As seen, there are many benefits from each of the mentioned foods. I am trying them out and hopefully will see some results too! Just an alternative for sweets and that craving.

here are the nuts and fruits I used in my mix