SUPER RE-FUEL

This Super Re-Fuel blend is very good as a healing elixir, after high-intensity cardio-vascular exercise.  For those of you that are de-toxing or calorie-counting, remove maltodextrin and reduce the avocado to half.  

The two key ingredients are beetroot and kale that provide not only excellent overall health benefits with high nutritional value, but are also very low in fat with low calorie content.

Beetroot is a low calorie, low fat, root vegetable that can help to reduce cholesterol levels. The root is also a rich source of B-complex vitamins, such as niacin (B-3), pantothenic acid (B-5), pyridoxine (B-6) and minerals, such as iron, manganese, copper and magnesium. It is also full of flavonoids.

Beetroot is strong in Vitamin A, which is required in maintaining healthy mucus membranes of the skin and is essential for vision. Consumption of natural vegetables rich in flavonoids helps to protect the cells in the body.

Kale's health benefits are primarily linked to its excellent source of antioxidant vitamins A, C, and K and sulphur-containing phytonutrients.  Vitamin K is necessary for a wide variety of bodily functions, including normal blood clotting, antioxidant activity and bone health. 

Beyond antioxidants, the fibre content of cruciferous kale binds bile acids and helps to lower blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease, especially when kale is cooked instead of raw.

Avocados, naturally high in protein, provide nearly 20 essential nutrients, including fibre, potassium, Vitamin E, B and folic acid. They also act as a "nutrient booster" by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble nutrients, such as alpha, beta-carotene and lutein.

Ingredients:

1/2 scoop Vegan Protein Mix

1x tbsp Maltodextrin 

50g Raspberries

40g Blueberries

1x Banana

1x small Avocado

50g Kale

1x tsp Acai

1x Beetroot

50ml Grape juice

50ml Water 

Method:  Chop the banana and scoop out the avocado from the skin, then throw into a blender. Add the protein mix, maltodextrin (optional), grape juice and water. Add the acai and chia seeds, then the kale and berries. 

Blend on high, or pulse well. You may find that you need to blend longer than usual as Kale is a coarse, leafy veg.

Enjoy!

Luke