Avocado, Pineapple & Banana in a Coconut Paradise Mix-Up. A Hugely Healthy Superfood Smoothie Recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 cup pineapple chunks
  
• 1 banana
  
• 1/2 cup water (vary according to consistency preference)
  
• 1/2 cup coconut water
  
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
  
• 1/4 avocado
  
• 1-2 pinches of fresh grated ginger
  

Health Benefits

This hugely healthy smoothie recipe contains two, great, nutritionally dense superfoods (Avocado and Pineapple).

Pineapple
As well as being rich in nutrients such as Vitamin C and fiber, as well as trace elements manganese and copper, pineapples contain bromelain - an enzyme with many great health benefits including the digestion of proteins and anti-cancer properties. It is fantastic in the treatment of digestive disorders, improved surgery recovery times, sinus infection control and reducing joint pain.

Avocado
To get an appreciate of just how nutritionally dense Avocados are, here is a breakdown of a typical 100g (3.5 Oz) serving.

• Vitamin B5: 14% of RDA.
• Vitamin B6: 13% of RDA.
• Vitamin C: 17% of RDA.
• Vitamin E: 10% of RDA.
• Folate: 20% of RDA.
• Vitamin K: 26% of RDA.
• Potassium: 14% of RDA.
• Also trace amounts of of Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorous, Vitamin A, B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin) and B3 (Niacin).

High in potassium and loaded with monounsaturated fatty acids (mostly Oleic acid). Oleic acid has been linked to beneficial effects on genes linked to cancer and reducing inflammation. Avocados are also high in both soluble (25%) and insoluble (75%) fiber and are great in the treatment of digestive problems. 

The health benefits of Avocados really are astonishing with benefits ranging from Cardiovascular and Cholesterol effects, Anti-cancer properties, Weight Loss, Antioxidants, Eye and eyesight improvements, Nutrient uptake and many more. In the coming weeks we will be releasing a dedicated article on avocados and their immeasurable health benefits. We will link this HERE once published.
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Great For

• Digestive and Gut Problems
• Healthy Skin and Anti-aging Properties
• Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Management
• Detox and Metabolism Boosting
• Immunity Booster
• Weight Loss

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Intolerant to Certain Ingredients?

While we do always encourage an alternative natural, fresh source for your fruits and vegetables we recognize that sometimes this just isn't feasibly possible. Whether due to bodily intolerances or simple taste incompatibilities don't panic! You can always turn to supplementary extracts to add to your chosen smoothies and juice recipes in their place to get these great health benefits.

Just bear in mind that the final result itself may have varying consistency to your expected smoothies and juices without the usual mass and plant matter going in - but for the positives it's worth it.

Here are some great supplementary options and alternative sources to turn to if you suffer the above. To be taken alongside your smoothie mix, or added as an ingredient, depending on the product.