Green Smoothie Bowl
Smoothie bowls are one of the best ways to pack in lots of nutrients without even realising it. I always recommend eating 10 portions of different fruit and vegetables a day, and this smoothie contains 4 of that, not to mention a whole lot of fibre which is essential for good gut health! Smoothies are also perfectly refreshing and light, which is exactly what our bodies crave during the summer. The other great thing is you can add lots of frozen fruits and veg meaning you can always make something healthy and delicious even without fresh produce.
I love topping my smoothie bowls with raw press granola, hemp seeds, fresh berries, and whatever else I fancy that day!
Green Smoothie bowl ( serves 1)
1 Banana
1/3 cup frozen mango
1/4 courgette
1 scoop form nutrition protein powder
2 cubes frozen spinach
1 tbsp almond butter
Method
Put all the ingredients into a blender and pulse until thick and creamy. Note you may need to add a bit of liquid, but careful not to add too much otherwise it will be too thin and your toppings will sink. Pour into a bowl and top with anything you fancy! I love adding fresh fruit, nuts, seeds and granola that adds a perfect crunch!
Registered nutritionist (mBANT) (dipCNM), Nutritional Therapist (CNHC) and Naturopath (ND).
'It is my passion to use the latest evidence-based nutrition and my clinical experience to guide and help you to support your health & wellbeing'
Health hasn’t always been my journey. In fact during my teenage years I suffered with disordered eating. Living off low fat/low calorie foods, diet coke and black coffee, my body stopped being able to function. My skin was dry, my hair falling out, I had terrible gut issues (bloating, gas, and constipation) I lost my periods, complained of being cold and was constantly exhausted. If only I knew what I know now, that my brain and body were literally starved of nutrients.
Gradually I began to see that my destructive behaviours and habits were robbing me from living and enjoying life. It was a long road of re educating myself, eating nourishing foods, learning self-compassion, and actually finding the enjoyment in food.
Over time my skin cleared up, my hair grew, my energy came back, hormones re balanced, and I saw firsthand the power of diet and lifestyle modifications in recovering my own health.
Fast forward a few years I am now a qualified nutritionist helping to educate people on the effects of food as medicine, food as enjoyment and food as fuel.