Pineapple & Acerola Smoothie

Smoothie is the perfect multi-fruit snack full of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Pineapple & Acerola Smoothie has been designed to boost your immunity. Pineapple, acerola and turmeric extract are rich in antioxidants and vitamins which strengthen your immune system and effectively protect you against infections!

 

Why is smoothie worth a try?

Smoothie has a big advantage over juice as it contains all parts of a plant, including fiber. It is a natural source of plant fiber which supports proper functioning of your digestive tract.

Multiple studies also point to the fact that a daily supply of the right amount of fiber helps maintain proper body weight, reduces the risk of diet-dependent cancers and regulates digestion. Fiber also ensures the proper functioning of the intestinal microbiota, which has a huge impact on our immunity.

 

Pineapple

Pineapple is a great source of antioxidants. It contains numerous groups of antioxidants, including: vitamins, polyphenols and minerals necessary for proper functioning of antioxidant enzymes. Pineapple is rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene  and many other substances with health-promoting substances. One of them is bromelain. It has strong regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties, facilitates digestion, reduces pain, regulates the immune system and accelerates wound healing.

 

Acerola

Acerola is a variety of cherries with extremely strong antioxidant properties. It is considered one of the best and richest sources of natural vitamin C. It is also rich in other groups of antioxidants, e.g. polyphenols. Such a high content of antioxidants helps fight infection in many different ways, supports our immune system, reduces inflammation and has antimicrobial activity.

 

Turmeric

The medicinal properties of turmeric are mainly based on a high content of antioxidant substances. Extracts of this spice reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, support the immune system and have antibacterial properties. Turmeric has been used in eastern medicine for many centuries to support the treatment of such diseases as atherosclerosis, obesity or diabetes. Turmeric helps to improve the lipid profile, maintains proper cholesterol level, sensitizes the tissue to insulin and lowers blood pressure.

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References:

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