Written by: Jenna Barrington
It’s time to kiss your favorite Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino goodbye! Once you taste this delicious, NUTRIENT-DENSE, superfood-packed smoothie, you won’t be able to go back!
Benefits Of This Superfood Shake
Antioxidant Rich
Raw cacao powder/nibs are a natural source of powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. A diet rich in antioxidant-filled foods has been linked to longevity and a decreased risk of illness and disease.
Protein
This frappuccino is packed with protein! With hemp milk, almond butter and pea protein you will be getting a perfect blend of amino acids. When you get enough protein, your body stays full for longer, which means less appetite and more control over cravings throughout the day. Protein is also essential for fuel and rebuilding muscle and keeping your body running at optimum levels.
Reduce Stress
It’s true – chocolate makes you happy. Raw cacao may also lower cortisol levels, lower blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular function. Dr. Mercola calls chocolate “the new antianxiety drug.”
Anti-Aging
Raw cacao has been called the “perfect food” by cultures in central America. As a whole food, raw cacao is packed with over 300 phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals. Honey is called one of nature’s “purest foods” and contains 27 minerals, 22 amino acids and over 5,000 live enzymes. Combined, these make the perfect anti-aging duo.
Boosted Mental Health
Raw cacao may also leave you with with better mental function. Almonds have been linked to brain health and may also help to relieve headaches.
Stronger Libido
Because of its ability to help you deal with stress, raw cacao may also leave you with stronger libido. Many cultures use raw cacao for its natural abilities as an aphrodisiac.
Anti-Allergenic
Holistic practitioners have been using raw honey to treat allergies for decades. Modern research has now backed up the belief that raw honey can help to reduce and/or completely eliminate seasonal allergies. Studies have also linked raw cacao consumption to the prevention of allergic diseases.
Stronger Immune System
Honey contains antibacterial properties along with tons of vitamins and minerals that naturally serve the strengthen immune system function.
Energy
When you fill your body with whole, real foods that are packed with micronutrients, you can’t help but walk away with renewed energy and fire!
A healthy lifestyle can be full of foods that taste absolutely AMAZING. Once you start learning new skills in the kitchen with whole foods and see your body and mind start to change for the better, you won’t ever want to go back.
I’d like to see any popular coffee-store chain whip up a frappacino with this many health benefits.
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Glenn was in an accident with a hockey puck that made it so his mouth had to be wired shut! While he was going through recovery he found that Organifi Protein sustained him in a healthy way where he was able to maintain his muscle mass while still be able to loose weight.
-Tragedy Turns to Opportunity, Weightloss and Holistic Health
Glenn was in an accident with a hockey puck that made it so his mouth had to be wired shut! While he was going through recovery he found that Organifi Protein sustained him in a healthy way where he was able to maintain his muscle mass while still be able to loose weight.
-Tragedy Turns to Opportunity, Weightloss and Holistic Health
