If you're looking for a smoothie recipe that makes for a great breakfast, is plant-based, and packs in your micro- and macro-nutrients, this is it.
I'm not a morning person, so smoothies are a must in my life. They're easy and I can make them (including clean-up!) in 5 minutes.
The basic considerations for a smoothie that is good for your blood sugar and hormones are:
For PMS, some of the basic nutrition principles are (you can download a copy of those here):
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (as well as other traditional practices') perspective, a lot of cold and raw foods aren't great for digestion, PMS, or period problems. They can contribute to digestive disturbances like excessive bloating and loose stools. That's why I add hot water and cinnamon to my smoothies. Other herbs you could add to warm your smoothie up include ginger, turmeric, and nutmeg.
So, combining those principles above to create a smoothie is what brings me to the recipe below:
Actually, this is pretty much my breakfast smoothie (although it can change depending on what's in the fridge and freezer!). Ultimately, you also have to like the smoothie you drink, so use the principles from this smoothie and use those as a guide to make your own creation!
