Yoga Journal Singapore — April-May 2017

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april / may 2017

yogajournal.com.sg

PHOTO: JENNIFER OLSON; FOOD STYLIST: ERICA M

CNEISH; PROP STYLIST: NICOLE DOMINIC

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Once you’ve discovered your favorite green

smoothie ingredients, you might not feel like

switching things up. However, an optimal diet

includes a variety of nutrients that come from

different foods, says Ashley Koff, RD, a dietitian

in Washington, DC. The good news: You don’t

need to overhaul your preferred smoothie recipe

to get the health-boosting variety Koff’s talking

about. Stick to your go-to greens and try some

of these add-ins:

CACAOThis bitter, beanlike seed from which

chocolate is made is a great addition if you

need a pick-me-up, says Koff.

CITRUS PEELSSounds crazy, but a good

blender will finely grind orange, lemon, and/or

lime peels so they’re incorporated into your

smoothie, giving you a dose of flavonoids—

powerful antioxidants shown to help lower

chronic inflammation, prevent cancer, and more.

HEMP SEEDSThese tiny seeds add a mild,

nutty flavor, plus they’re a complete protein

and contain anti-inflammatory omega 3s, fiber,

iron, and magnesium.

MATCHAThis concentrated green-tea powder

will give your smoothie a caffeine boost, plus

a hefty dose of antioxidants.

SPICESBlack pepper, cayenne, chili flakes,

and cinnamon are warming and can help

support a healthy metabolism.

MEGHAN RABBITT

BLEND

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