Healthy Recipes

Simple Recovery Smoothie Recipe

During a work-out or exercise your body uses energy stores, nutrients, an electrolytes. After your done it’s important to replenish these items so that your body can heal and recover. There is a critical 30 minute window right after exercising where your body needs these nutrients the most. Here is a simple smoothie recipe to help with your post-exercise recovery.

Recovery Smoothie Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 banana
  • 1/4 C mixed berries
  • 3 Tbsp ground flax seed
  • 1 serving protein shake mix
  • 2 Tbsp fresh ginger root
  • 2 tsp cinnamon spice
  • 1/4 C kale
  • 1/4 C papaya
  • 1/2 C water or soya milk or almond milk

Directions:

Put all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Add more water or milk as required to get desired consistency. Drink and enjoy!

 

(post previously published April 17, 2017)