Smoothies to Suit Your Mood

I didn't create these recipes but I thought they were pretty fun. I first discovered them on Prevention Magazine and thought they'd be worth sharing with you. Enjoy!

For when you're stressed…

Celery Mojito 

Stress drinking can be a good thing, as long you're tipping back this healthy take on the classic Cuban cocktail. Our mojito smoothie includes celery to dial down stress hormones and lower blood pressure, and stress-busting vitamin C, which acts like a chill pill on the brain.

3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 stalk celery
3 mint leaves
Handful ice

Blend until smooth and serve. Serves 1.

NUTRITION (per serving) 20 cal, 1 g pro, 5 g carb, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugars, 0 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 35 mg sodium

For when you can't focus…

Berry Smart Smoothie

Absentminded much? This memory-boosting smoothie may help. Beets increase blood flow to the brain and antioxidant-rich blueberries can improve short-term memory, while the magnesium in almonds will help improve brain health.

½ beet (raw or steamed)
1 c frozen blueberries
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1¼ c unsweetened almond milk

Blend until smooth and serve. Serves 1.

NUTRITION (per serving) 140 cal, 2 g pro, 27 g carb, 9 g fiber, 13 g sugars, 4 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 260 mg sodium