Cranberry Pomeganate Goldenberry Smoothie

This smoothies is similar to an earlier post, but this time I took out the ginger and added goldenberry powder. Give goldenberries a try if you haven't already. They are sweet and tart and add a flavor that is unusual and unidentifiable to most people who aren't familiar with them. I have yet to serve them to someone who didn't ask what that interesting flavor was.

Goldenberries are a superfood high in vitamin A and C and high in bioflavonoids.  Bioflavonoids help maximize the effectiveness of vitamin C by helping  the body absorb the micronutrient.  The working partnership between bioflavonoids and vitamin C helps keep collagen healthy  In turn, healthy collagen helps to prevent ruptures or hemorrhages in the capillaries and connective tissues, thus erecting a protective barrier against infection.

 Pomegranate is also considered a superfood and  is high in antioxidants. Like goldenberries, pomegranate contains high levels of bioflavonoids and polyphenols, giving you even more potent antioxidants offering protection against heart disease and cancer.

Cranberries are well known for helping maintain a healthy urinary tract,  but they also have many more beneficial properties. They, too, are a rich antioxidant. Cranberries are a rich source of the flavonoid, quercetin, which can inhibit the development of both breast and colon cancers. Quercetin also helps with seasonal allergies. Cranberries have been found to reduce bacteria in the mouth as well as decrease cavity and plaque production. And lastly, cranberries are beneficial to the eyes and may significantly improve symptoms of cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.  Top that off with the vitamin C you'll get in orange juice, and this is one powerful smoothie where all the ingredients work off of each other to give you maximum benefits.

Goldenberries

Cranberry Pomeganate Goldenberry Smoothie:

1 c. cranberries

1 1/2 c. pomegranate seeds

1 c. orange juice

2 t. goldenberry powder

3 medjool dates

Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender. Garnish with orange slice or goldenberries. Serves two.