HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!
No matter where you stand on Valentine’s Day (if you love it or hate it), I just want to let all of my readers know that I care about you!! You are all what makes Well and Full thrive, and I’m so grateful to be a part of this community. I’d love it if you could all be my valentines!
And because I care about you, I wanted to share this (purely coincidentally) pink-ish smoothie that’s really darn good for ya. It’s made with Camu Camu Powder, which is chock full of Vitamin C. Now that I’m studying Holistic Nutrition, I have a few fun facts to share with you about this amazing nutrient. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is best known for boosting the immune system and helping prevent colds. But did you also know that:
- Vitamin C is an antioxidant (and therefore fights free radicals in the body)
- People who are under stress have naturally depleted levels of Vitamin C, and should therefore consider upping their intake
- Studies have shown that people with higher levels of Vitamin C in their blood have a reduced risk of stroke
- The best food sources of Vitamin C are papayas, bell peppers, broccoli, strawberries, and pineapple.
- Vitamin C is good for your heart, too!
- Just a 1/2 teaspoon of Camu Camu Powder contains over 400% of your recommended daily value of Vitamin C!
For Valentine’s Day, you may be making your significant other / your friends / yourself something special to eat. But if you want to protect your health, try making this Vitamin C smoothie too! It’s vegan, delicious, and good for you!
But, as always, be sure to consult your healthcare provider before starting any new nutritional supplement. I’m not a doctor – just a nutrition student!
Super Vitamin C Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 Apple any kind will do, cored and chopped
- 1 1/2 Cups Frozen Pineapple
- 3/4 Cup Frozen Strawberries
- 1 Tsp Camu Camu Powder
- 1 Cup Almond Milk or any plant milk
- Water as needed
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add water as needed.
- Serve in glasses and enjoy!
Quote of the Day:
There’s a long life ahead of you and it’s going to be beautiful, as long as you keep loving and hugging each other.
– Yoko Ono
P.S.
If you make this recipe and post it on Instagram, be sure to tag me @wellandfull and #wellandfull so I can see! I love seeing your takes on my recipes :)
12 Comments
Meredith Youngson
February 14, 2017 at 10:42 amCan I say i LOVE your blog posts with nutrition facts packed in? They are always displayed in a desirable, easy to digest way- like along with this vibrant SMOOTHIE. Camu Camu is so frickin gooood, I need to invest!
Sarah
February 15, 2017 at 9:12 amAww really?! I was actually hoping to include more nutrition facts in my posts as my education progresses, so I really appreciate the encouragement :) :)
Sophie MacKenzie
February 14, 2017 at 11:04 pmHappy Valentines day, beautiful!! What a gorgeous looking smoothie. I seriously can’t get enough of this stellar colour <3
Sarah
February 15, 2017 at 9:11 amAww thanks Sophie! I hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! :D
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
February 15, 2017 at 12:17 pmI’m not sure I can fathom how one little 1/2 tsp of camu camu can pack in so much Vitamin C, but I am happy to know now that it does! And can look so pretty in a coral-colored smoothie while doing it too :) Hope you had a lovely Valentine’s Day!
Sarah
February 15, 2017 at 8:08 pmThanks Natalie!! I hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day too <3 <3
Lauren @ Lauren Caris Cooks
February 15, 2017 at 1:04 pmThis is SO beautiful Sarah! And this post is so well written and informative!
Sarah
February 15, 2017 at 8:09 pmAww thanks Lauren!! :D
Kylie@Almond to Zest
February 15, 2017 at 3:21 pmI have never heard of camu camu powder before, so thanks so much for the introduction. Can’t wait to try it in this smoothie. Ps-Just thought I would also let you know that the photos for this post on your email list were not the ones from this post on the blog.
Sarah
February 15, 2017 at 8:11 pmI just saw that in the emails…. I have no idea why that happened! But thanks for letting me know! :)
Louisa
February 18, 2017 at 12:19 pmYum!! And so pretty and pink too!
Sarah
February 18, 2017 at 11:27 pmAww thanks Louisa!! :D