Smoothie is a beverage made by puréeing ingredients in a blender. A smoothie made up of fruits is often high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while adding milk or yogurt not only makes the blender work well but may also increase its nutritional value (e.g. protein, fats, calcium, vitamin D, etc.) . Other ingredients may be added to improve the flavor and taste, such as fruits, chocolate, nuts, and seeds.
- 2 Bananas
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Essence
- 2 Tablespoons Plain Yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Gold-G Tualang Honey
- 1 Cup Ice
- 1 Cup Milk
- Slice the bananas and put it into the blender with all the other ingredients.
- Turn the blender on and blend it for about 2 minutes until creamy and smooth.
- Pour it into a cup and serve.
Some tips for you
Banana is a tropical fruit that is rich in carbohydrates, dietary fibers, vitamins B, carotenoids, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. It has flesh not only rich in starch which changes into sugars on ripening but is also a good source of resistant starch. Eating 1-2 medium bananas per day is considered a moderate intake for most healthy people, but it is still a fruit that is high in sugar, so it will be best to eat in moderation, don’t eat more than 2 bananas per day.
Plain yogurt, milk and peanut butter are the source of protein.
Both yogurt and milk are dairy products which is rich in protein, and also high in calcium, vitamin D, potassium, and phosphorus that are in an easily absorbed form. Also, yogurt is a fermented food that naturally contains probiotics, the live microorganisms that provide health benefits, especially in treating gastrointestinal conditions such as diarrhea, bloating, and constipation.
However, whole dairy products are often high in saturated fats, which is a big NO for people with hyperlidemia (high triglycerides or high cholesterol levels), overweight or obesity, so go for low-fat or skimmed one if you have the problems mentioned.
For peanut butter, it is also a food high in protein and also fats. However, most peanut butters are added sugars, salt, hydrogenated oil, and other additives to improve the taste and texture. To choose the healthier peanut butter, check the ingredients list, the main ingredient should be peanut, the less ingredient will be the best.
A boost of probiotic & prebiotic
Adding Tualang honey to your smoothie not only enhances its taste and flavor but also promotes the growth of probiotics, improving gut health. This is because Tualang honey contains fructo-oligosaccharides, a type of prebiotic that benefits your health.
However, it is important to consume honey in moderation as it contains sugars. The recommended daily intake of honey is about 20g which is not more than 2 tablespoons. People with underlying health conditions should consult a doctor before adding honey to their diet.
Gold-G® Gold Tualang Honey
Tualang honey is raw honey harvested from Malaysia’s tropical rainforest. It is 100% pure and natural without undergo any additional treatment, hence it retained natural friendly bacteria, propolis, pollen grains, phytonutrients, phenolic acids, and flavonoids. Besides natural taste and aroma, Tualang honey has higher nutritional value and stronger therapeutic effects than processed honey!
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