Beetroot and red berry smoothie, Scarlet Cress

Koppert Cress

Koppert Cress

Standard Supplier 10th May 2021
Koppert Cress

Koppert Cress

Standard Supplier

Beetroot and red berry smoothie, Scarlet Cress

1 min

To make two 300ml smoothies


Some of the health benefit: 

• Improves blood circulation 
• Berries have high amounts of antioxidants, including anthocyanins, which are associated with a lower risk of some cancers, and healthy aging. Beets contain antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and promote cardiac health. 
• Berries are a great source of iron, copper, potassium, and folate. 
• Scarlet Cress is the micro plant of the beetroot and it contain vitamin A, vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Calcium making it an ideal choice for this smoothie 
 • Dementia management: the potential of juicing beetroot in managing dementia has been encouraged by research that show nitrates in beetroot juice expand blood vessels encouraging more blood to flow into the brain. 
• Blood pressure control 
• Heart disease management

Ingredients

  • • Scarlet Cress 2 punnets • Diced raw beetroot 80gr • Frozen raspberries 70gr • Strawberries 70gr • Blueberries 50gr • Agave syrup 20gr • Almond milk 300ml
  • • Keep a few leaves of scarlet cress aside. • Blend all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and pour in the glass straight away. • Serve with the few leaves of Scarlet cress kept aside.

Method

• Keep a few leaves of scarlet cress aside.
• Blend all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and pour in the glass straight away.
• Serve with the few leaves of Scarlet cress kept aside.

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