Coconut, Plantain and Coriander Smoothie

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Smoothie Guidance

  • Include protein, fat and fiber

  • Low sugar

  • “Chew” slowly

  • Avoid ice cold

Recipe

3/4 Can full fat coconut milk
1/2 pear
1/2 Plantain
1/4 cup cilantro
1/4 cup parsley
Handful of spinach
1/2 avocado
Splash of OJ
1 tsp vanilla
Optional: 1-2 tsp fresh ginger root, 1 scoop of unflavored protein powder or vital proteins collagen peptides, 1 TBS of chia seeds

Put all ingredients into vitamix or blender. Mix until completely smooth.
Servings: 2-3

I recommend smoothies be taken slowly. When we take our time and“chew” food thoroughly our bodies release salivary amylase into the mouth, which begins the breakdown of food. This reduces stress on our stomach and intestines and helps bring our bodies into our parasympathetic state of the nervous system (rest and digest).

In east asian medicine we recommend avoiding ice cold beverages to support digestion. Room temperature or lightly cold smoothies are preferred. Lastly, ensuring adequate proteins, fat and fiber are included in smoothies reduces glucose spikes. Regulating our blood sugar is an important foundation in reducing stress, supporting menstrual, mental and gut health while managing anxiety improving sleep and curbing cravings.