Metty William It is in our 30s, 40s and beyond that our bodies start to indicate that things are in need of change. Varying chemical facilities can lead to tiredness, and natural slowing metabolism down can affect vitality. Luckily, it doesn’t take hours in the kitchen to support your body. It’s a protein shake that’s quick, delicious and deeply nourishing, particularly when it comes to balancing your hormones, reducing inflammation and achieving a youthful healthy glow from the inside out in just two minutes.
Organic Unsweetened Almond Milk (1.5 Cups)
Massive Shakes need a smooth and hydrating base. Unsweetened almond milk is naturally low in sugar and is a good source of vitamin E, this is a powerful antioxidant that is important to help shield skin cells from oxidative stress and help maintain the health of cells.
High-Quality Grass Fed Whey or Clean Pea Protein (1 Scoop)
As the body ages, sufficient protein is needed to preserve lean muscle mass, in addition to providing the building blocks amino acids needed to make hormones. For optimal blood sugar control, use unsweetened or vanilla flavored.
Frozen Wild Blueberries (0.5 Cup)
Little berries big flavour! Anthocyanins, antioxidants, add colour to the wild blueberries and can be present in very high amounts in wild blueberries. They fight against free radicals that cause mental and skin deterioration and ageing.
Organic Maca Root Powder (1 x Tea Spoon)
Maca is an ancient root vegetable from the Andes which has been revered as an adaptogenic food for a long time. It helps to stabilize the body’s response to environmental stressors and as an added benefit, supports the endocrine system for a balanced estrogen-progesterone-cortisol ratio.
Ground Flaxseeds (1 Tablespoon)
Flaxseeds are an incredible source of complex plant compounds referred to as lignans, that have been known to influence the metabolic adjustment of estrogen. They make sure the excess hormones are safely bound and eliminated from the body to decrease symptoms of the hormonal dominance.
Raw Pumpkin Seeds (1 Tablespoon)
Pumpkin seeds are an outstanding source of zinc, which is an important mineral for thyroid function and progesterone production. They can also offer a delicious texture and a source of healthy fats that help to fill you up.
Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Oil (1 Teaspoon)
Healthy fats are the actual literal hormones that build in the body. Unlike most other types of oils, MCT oil is quickly absorbed by the liver and is a quick source of clean energy for your brain and body, without causing an insulin spike.
Fresh Baby Spinach (1 Generous Handful)
You don’t need to worry, you won’t taste it at all! A colorful nutritional boost, spinach contains folate and magnesium. Magnesium is one of the most important minerals that can help reduce any nervousness, helps to decrease cortisol, and helps improve the quality of sleep.
Ceylon Cinnamon (1 Dash)
Adding just a pinch of cinnamon will not just add additional flavor. It increases the body’s insulin sensitivity, so that the body can manage the sugar of the fruit without producing a sudden increase or decrease in blood sugar.
Load the Liquids and Greens First
When preparing your almond milk with the protein powder and fresh spinach, always add the almond milk to the blender first, followed by the fresh spinach and protein powder.
Add the Density and add Superfoods
Sprinkle the frozen wild blueberries and the flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, maca powder and cinnamon onto your greens. This will keep the dry powders from accumulating on the bottom or side of the blades of the blender.
