Beet-the-Blues Smoothie

Both beetroot and blueberries boost immune function with their abundance of vitamin C, folate, manganese and other vitamins, minerals and vital antioxidants. Beetroot is used in traditional Chinese medicine to strengthen the blood. 

Ingredients
150 grams beetroot, cooked (1 large)
1 banana
¼ - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
250 ml coconut water
125 grams blueberries
2-3 tablespoons Greek yoghurt
Blend all ingredients together till smooth, pour into a glass and enjoy!

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Maggie’s Tip
 
My preference is for freshly cooked beetroot. Vacuum packed is ok, too, but never use pickled beetroot in this recipe. You can also boil up a load of beetroot, freeze in individual zip-lock bags and use as required. 

​        Diabetic friendly 
        Low GI
        Sports Endurance and Recovery
        Gluten Free / Wheat free
        Dairy free
        Vegan
        Family friendly

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Receipe by: Maggie Lynch of Irish Institute of Nutrition and Health

​Website:  www.iinh.net

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