Your 'Watch out world" morning smoothie recipe

I’m not a star in the kitchen and when it comes to breakfast, I’d rather drink it on the run than prepare a full meal. I hate to scrimp on taste.

I did a bit of research into the ingredients that are important to our bodies around menopause and came up with this delicious and refreshing smoothie. I can say first hand, I’m damn proud of my smoothie!

Toss these into your blender and crush it!

Greens:

• 1 cup spinach (rich in calcium for bone health)
• 1/2 cup kale (high in vitamin K for bone health)

Berries:

• 1/2 cup blueberries (packed with antioxidants for brain health)
• 1/2 cup strawberries (rich in vitamin C and fiber for heart and gut health

Omega-3 Boost:

• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (for heart and brain health)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (rich in omega-3 fatty acids for heart and brain health)

Protein:

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt (for gut health and protein
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut water (for hydration)

Optional Boosters:

• 1 tablespoon almond butter or hemp seeds (for additional protein and healthy fats)
• 1 teaspoon maca powder (known for its hormone-balancing properties)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (anti-inflammatory for heart and brain health)
• Honey or maple syrup to taste (optional for sweetness). You can even use fig.
• My new secret weapon is Sipology’s Matcha. It comes in a ton of flavours (chocolate toffee, anyone?) and it doesn’t taste ‘grassy’. If you don’t already know, Matcha is a super food- high in antioxidants, loaded with L-theanine, gives you sustained energy!

Top secret smoothie tips:

You can customize this smoothie by adding other ingredients like avocado for additional healthy fats or a scoop of collagen powder for extra support for skin and joint health.

Preparing individual smoothie packs by portioning out the ingredients in advance can save time in the morning. Time better spent on Wordle!