About the benefits of the ingredients
To make the most of your training, have this Star Fruit Protein Smoothie or any other meal containing protein, within an hour after your workout. This will prevent your body from using its own muscle tissue for energy and help encourage muscle synthesis.
Carambola (aka Start Fruit) is rich in antioxidants, potassium, and vitamin C; and low in sugar, sodium, and acid. It is also a potent source of both primary and secondary polyphenolic antioxidant.
Bananas are a very good source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium. Bananas are further a good source of manganese, dietary fiber, biotin, and copper.
Hydrilla Verticillata is a unique fresh water plant that is a literal powerhouse of essential nutrients that our bodies need daily to function optimally. Due to Hydrilla’s extraordinarily high levels of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it only takes one teaspoon of this nutrient-rich, whole-food plant powder to give yourself a serious nutritional boost equivalent to eating over 2 pounds of fresh vegetables!
Flaxseed (also called linseeds) are a rich source of micronutrients, dietary fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, and the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, also known as ALA or omega-3.
What do you need?
- 2/3 peeled cucumber
- 1 large star fruit
- 1 medium banana
- 2 leaves basil
- 40g Whey Vanilla Protein
- 1 tsp hydrilla verticillata
- 1 tbsp flaxseed
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend all the ingredients together, until you reach a smoothie consistency.
- Pour the smoothie in your favorite glass.
