UPLIFTING SMOOTHIE

Adult rates for mood disorders like depression, ADD, and bipolar have tripled over the last three decades. However, what’s even more alarming is that mood disorders are also rising among children.

Fortunately, many of these disorders can be healed and prevented by connecting with our mind, body and soul and fulfilling our nutritional needs — just like with this Uplifting Smoothie!

This delicious smoothie contains ingredients that are key to improve gut and brain health. For example, chia seeds aren’t only high in fiber, but they also feed good bacteria that help produce important neurotransmitters. Berries are high in antioxidants that protect cells from damage, reduce inflammation, and aid neurons to communicate.

The list of benefits goes on and on, so let’s go straight into the recipe and experience those amazing benefits that will make the brain happy.

Ingredients

2 servings

• 2 cups raw milk

• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder

• 1/4 cup chia seeds

• 1 frozen banana

• 1 cup frozen blueberries

• 1 cup frozen strawberries

• 1/2 avocado

Directions

1. Add ingredients into a blender.

2. Blend until all ingredients are well-incorporated and get to the perfect smoothie consistency.

3. Serve and enjoy!