Want a Natural Recipe that Stimulates Hair Growth? Try this Recipe!
Healthy hair starts within. Throw together this scrumptious smoothie in no time and enjoy the internal and external benefits of its nutrient-rich natural goodness.
The Star Ingredients of this Yummy Drink are:
Avocado - supplies vitamins C, E, K, and B-6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium and potassium. They also provide lutein, beta-carotene and omega-3 fatty acids.
Coconut milk - contains fibre, vitamins C, calcium, iron, selenium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus as well as being a source of protein.
Spinach - supplies iron, beta carotene, folate and zinc.
Cacao - a great source of protein, calcium, carotene, thiamin, riboflavin, magnesium, sulfur, flavonoids, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. A good excuse to have chocolate every day!
Bananas - rich in potassium, iron, B Vitamins including B6 and B12.
Flax seeds - filled with manganese, vitamin B1, and the essential fatty acid omega-3.
Protein is an essential building block for hair and zinc is crucial to hair growth within the follicle. Omega-3 aids the growth of strong, elastic hair and B vitamins are important for healthy hair follicles. Iron helps red blood cells transport oxygen around the body and to the hair follicles. Vitamin C helps us to absorb iron and is also essential for making the collagen needed for strong, flexible hair.
Enjoy the recipe below!
Ingredients:
- 2 bananas
- Half an avocado
- 200ml organic coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon raw oats
- 2 tablespoons cold-milled ground flaxseed
- 3 tablespoons pure almond butter
- 4 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- a handful of spinach
- a sprinkle of nutmeg
- optional: a few spoons of 100% pure maple syrup to taste
Serves: 2
Instructions:
- Peel the bananas and avocado and chop into chunks for easy blending
- Add the ingredients to the blender and pour over the coconut milk (and maple syrup if you like it sweet).
- Blend it up!
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