Apricot Smoothie Bowl

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With the uprise in popularity, smoothie bowls are a great way to pack in a lot of nutrition. This smoothie bowl in particular is full of vitamins and minerals from the fruit and seeds.

Apricots in particular have 1 gram of protein, 8 grams of carbs, 34 calories, 0.27 gram of fat, 1.5 grams of fibre, 8% daily value (DV) of Vitamin A and C, and 4% DV of Vit E and potassium.

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Ingredients:
1 Frozen apricot
1/3 cup Frozen cherries
Juice of half a lemon
Thumb sized piece of ginger
3 Ice cubes
9 oz of water

Toppings:
1 Banana
4 Dried apricot
1 tsp Pumpkin seeds
1 tsp Chia seeds
1 tsp Hemp seeds
1 tsp Flax seeds

Directions:
1) Blend together all of the ingredients listed: apricot, cherries, lemon, ginger, ice cubes and water. Once smooth pour into a bowl. Add more ice if you would like a thicker smoothie. You can also add a protein powder if you would like to add more protein to your bowl.
2) Take your toppings and place them on top of your smoothie bowl in whichever fashion you would like.

Enjoy!

LEW xxx

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Avocados

Some quick fun facts about this amazing fruit:

  • Avocados are a heart-healthy, nutrient-dense superfood and are loaded with monounsaturated fatty acids
  • They contain good fats and are naturally sodium, sugar and cholesterol-free
  • Avocados have dietary fibre. Fun fact, fibre is very important for overall gut health
  • They contain more potassium then bananas
  • The healthy fat content found in them may help you absorb nutrients from plant foods
  • They are loaded with antioxidants that can protect your eyes
  • An avocado MAY help with preventing cancer
  • Avocado extract MAY help to relieve symptoms of arthritis
  • Eating this amazing fruit MAY help to shed some weight

In a 100g serving of avocado, there is 160 calories, 2 grams of protein and 15 grams of healthy fats. It contains 9 grams of carbs, and 7 of those are fibre.

All in all, this is an amazing source of nutrients and it is delicious to boot! So give one a try before it is too late…get it? Maybe this photo will help you:

Please Keep This Disclaimer in Mind:

This article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent diseases. We cannot provide medical advice or specific advice on products related to treatments of a disease or illness. You must consult with your professional health care provider before starting any diet changes, exercise or supplementation program, and before taking, varying the dosage of or ceasing to take any medication.