Blueberry Muffin Smoothie

This is one of my favorite smoothie recipes because it is chock full of antioxidants! Resveratrol is one antioxidant that I make sure I consume from whole food sources daily, and blueberries are one of my favorite sources of resveratrol. Some other sources that naturally have resveratrol include red wine, pistachios, and red berries. This is also a great meal replacement and is phenomenal at banishing hunger on busy days.

      Why do I love this antioxidant so much? Because research suggests it could elongate our lifespan. We know that aging is damage, and antioxidants are imperative for repairing and preventing DNA damage and the effects of oxidative stress. Although most nutrients don’t go directly to your skin, we know that the healthier our bodies are, the better our skin will function, and ultimately lead to more healthy and radiant looking skin. 

Ingredients

• 1 serving dairy free, soy free protein powder

• 2 tbsp nut butter of choice

• 1 serving acacia fiber

• 1/4 cup Blueberries

• 2 cups Nut Milk

• Blueberries

• 1or 2 c greens 

• 1 optional serving of superfood powder (red, green, matcha, maca, etc)

Directions 

1.     Place ingredients in high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

Publication

Characterization of the 5′-flanking region of the human TP53 gene and its response to the natural compound, Resveratrol. 

Uchiumi F, Shoji K, Sasaki Y, Sasaki M, Sasaki Y, Oyama T, Sugisawa K, Tanuma S

J Biochem. 2016 Apr