This lunch is so full of green goodness and healthiness! I remember the day when I wouldn't touch green food with a ten foot pole. I am so glad things have changed!
By now you have noticed I eat A LOT of avocado. I love them and I put them on everything from breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert! They are such a nutritional powerhouse and superfood. They are definitely a fruit that needs to be added to your diet.
Avocados are a fruit, not a vegetable, like many people think. They are higher in calories, but they are a nutrient-dense food, meaning you get a lot of nutrients and health benefits for those calories. The calories are totally worth it!
They are high in omega-3 fatty acids and natural vitamin E. Great for the fight against diseases like Alzheimer's. They are also full of vitamin K and B and potassium (higher than a banana!) and antioxidants. This helps keep your skin healthy and keeps your metabolism up. They are also full of fiber that keeps you fuller longer and helps aid in digestion. They contain healthy fats (monounsaturated) and help LDL cholesterol levels and raise HDL levels.
I could go on and on about the health benefits of avocados, but the list is endless. This is definitely a food that will help you inside and out.
Smoothie Bowl Ingredients:
- 1 cup mixture of spinach, kale, and swiss chard
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1/4 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tbls. raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp raw hemp seeds
- 1/2 tsp spirulina powder
- 1/2 tsp kelp granules
- 2 dried turkish figs
- Water; 1-2 cups or to your liking
Side Items:
- 1/2 avocado
- 2 tbls zucchini-garlic hummus
- Dulse Flakes
- 5 flax, sesame, and quinoa crackers
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