The food colour pyramid
don’t fall in to the common health and fitness trap that seems to dictate that food that is a colour is not good for you!
Granted fruits contain a lot of fructose – a naturally occurring sugar, so should be eaten in moderation compared to vegetables, but they are still an incredibly healthy and vital source of vitamins minerals and fibre.
I like to start my day with a fruit and vegetable blend to get my intake of vitamins and minerals for the morning, plus to rehydrate after sleep.
Today I chose a carrot, Apple and celery juice.
Anti-Oxidising Protein Blueberry MilkShake
Anti-Oxidising Protein Blueberry MilkShake
150g fresh blueberries (86kcal, 22g carbs, 1g protein)
1/2 banana (53kcal, 14g carbs, 1g protein)
2 whole eggs (140kcal, 10g fat, 12g protein)
200ml Almond Milk (48kcal, 6g carbs, 2g fats, 1g protein)
3 / 4 cubes Ice
Place into a blender and blend.
Pour into a glass.
Drink!
Enjoy!
Eat Healthy, Feel Healthy!
Blueberries– Blueberries are anti-oxidising and known for being a “super-food” – they contain ant-oxidising vitamin compounds like vitamin C, B complex, vitamin E, vitamin A, copper (a very effective immune builder and anti-bacterial), selenium, zinc and iron (promotes immunity by raising haemoglobin and oxygen concentration in blood).
This means that blueberries can boost up your immune system and prevent infections.
They’re also great on a high-protein diet as they contain a lot of fibre. The fibrous content keeps away constipation (Of course, a single piece alone will not do. You need to eat a big handful of them), the vitamins, sodium, copper, fructose and acids also improve digestion! Brilliant!
Almond Milk – The sugar in almond milk has a low GI thus causing less negative impact on blood sugar levels and it also contains large amounts of our RDA of vitamin D, calcium, vitamin E and vitamin A which is good for bones, antioxidisation, eyes and skin. It also contains small amounts of Riboflavin (vitamin B) which is good for energy.
Eggs – Eggs contain protein and good fats – a small amount of good fats in the diet can actually promote increased weight loss through metabolic stimulation.
Eggs also contain Selenium which is a powerful antioxidant. Selenium has numerous benefits on your health.
The antioxidant properties can decrease your risk of certain cancers like colorectal, lung and prostate cancer, reports the Office of Dietary Supplements. Oxidative stress from free radicals can increase your risk of heart disease. Consuming selenium from eggs may be beneficial for your heart. Additionally, selenium reduces and manages inflammation, which can help if you have a chronic inflammatory condition such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Georgia B Simmons 