This recipe uses fennel, grapefruit and avocado as its base. Fennel is high in phytonutrients and antioxidants. It's good for many ailments, including use as an anti-inflammatory and relief from anemia, indigestion, flatulence, constipation, colic, diarrhea, respiratory disorders, and menstrual disorders.
Grapefruit is well known as a great source of vitamin C, but it also is a good source of vitamin A.
Additionally, pink and red grapefruit (but not white) contain lycopene, a carotenoid phytonutrient. Carotenoids provide yellow, orange, and red colors in fruits and vegetables and act as antioxidants in your body. This means they tackle harmful free radicals that damage tissues throughout your body. The particular carotenoid phytonutrient, lycopene, that is in grapefruit appears to have anti-tumor activity.
Avocado is a great source of potassium (better than bananas) and healthy fats. They’re also very low in fructose and provide close to 20 essential health-boosting nutrients, including: fiber, vitamin E, B vitamins, and folic acid.
With that said, enjoy this nutrient rich smoothie and feel good about treating your body so well.
Fennel Grapefruit Smoothie:
1/2 bulb fennel cut into chunks
1 grapefruit
1 c. water
1 c. unsweetened coconut milk
3 medjool dates
1 avocado
Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Garnish, if desired, with a few mint leaves. Serves 1-2.
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