Thursday, March 15, 2012

Potassium-Packed Smoothie

NUTRITION CORNER: 
Recipe of the Month 
   
Potassium-Packed Smoothie    
Potassium is a very important mineral for the proper function of all cells, tissues, and organs in the human body. It is also an electrolyte, a substance that conducts electricity in the body, along with sodium, chloride, calcium, and magnesium. Potassium is crucial to heart function and plays a key role in skeletal and smooth muscle contraction, making it important for normal digestive and muscular function.
Date with a Banana Smoothie (serves 2healthy food heart) 
  • 2 Bananas
  • 5 pitted Medjool Dates  
  • 1/2 Avocado  
  • 1 1/2 cups Coconut Water 

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender.   
  2. Cover & blend until smooth. (Adjust Coconut Water to achieved desired consistency.)
  3. Pour into glasses and enjoy!

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