Food Recipe Smoothie - Bowl of goodness

I really love smoothies and a smoothie bowl is even better.

Having a smoothie bowl could be a great way to start your day or a relaxing way to end your day.

I really love smoothies and a smoothie bowl is even better, you get to add your favorite toppingsand fruits + you don't need to blend all of your ingredients smoothie-ly.

When you need that crunchiness and loaded vitamins snack/meal, a smoothie bowl is the way to go.

Read Also: After Holidays detox smoothies are the best.

Recipe: Strawberry smoothie bowl

Yield: 2

Ingredients

6 Frozen strawberries

Yoghurt (I'll be using Plain unsweetened yoghurt)

Honey

1/2 cup of coconut milk ( Almond or Soy milk can also be used)

Ice cubes

Toppings:

1/4 cup of Granola

1 tbsp of Chia seeds

Dried coconut flakes

Method

• Combine frozen strawberries, yoghurt, honey, ice cubes, and coconut milk in a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Pour into a serving bowl.
• Sprinkle chia seeds, dried coconut flakes, and granola on top of smoothie.
• Relax and enjoy.

There are different varieties of yoghurt available; you should choose the one that is suitable for you health-wise. Yoghurt aids in weight-loss.

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Good bacterium found in yoghurt improves the body's absorption of essential nutrients.

 (CNN.com)

Health Tip: We all know that yoghurt contains bacteria, but the good ones. Good bacterium found in yoghurt improves the body's absorption of essential nutrients.

It also prevents the growth of harmful bacteria like E.coli, Staphylococcus & Salmonella. 

Regular intake of yoghurt also prevents UTI (Urinary tract infection).

It is also known to reduce the severity of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) in some women.

Yoghurt is also known to boost sexual health and fertility (higher sperm concentrations) in men.

Men who are trying to build up their muscles need to implement yoghurt in their diets. Especially Greek yoghurt, as it is a rich source of high-quality muscle-building protein.

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Strawberries help to lower high blood pressure, because they are rich in potassium and magnesium.

 (Skinny Ms.)

The antioxidant properties in strawberries may also help to prevent cataracts- the clouding over of the eye lens – which can lead to blindness in older age.

Ellagic acid, a phytochemical is another antioxidant found in strawberries that can help with the prevention of cancer.

Did you know: Yoghurt is very effective in preventing vaginal yeast infections. Ladies.... kindly add yoghurt to your grocery list.

Strawberries help to lower high blood pressure, because they are rich in potassium and magnesium.

Written by Sandra Omose.

Sandy is a Medical Lab. Scientist, who loves food but is more of a fruit lover. I also make wigs when I'm not working in the lab.  I am trying to live a healthy lifestyle......sometimes.