Love Struck Smoothie Fruit & Veg Bundle, Pack of 20 Frozen Sachets, Simply blend with juice or water for the perfect smoothie every time. High fibre, low fat. Good Mood Food.…

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While soya milk is the obvious go-to for people who want an alternative to dairy/lactose, up to 14% of people who are allergic to cow’s milk are also allergic to soy milk. Step in – almond milk! Health Benefits of Almond Milk If you are lactose intolerant, or don’t have access to un-pasteurised, un-homogenised cow’s milk (and who does?!), then plant mylks are a great option. Soya milk, even though it may have had some bad press recently, does have several important health benefits. Just remember to buy the unsweetened version with as few additives and preservatives as possible! Almond milk works beautifully with our classic flavours, and we would also heartily recommend using it for our shakes ! (heartily? See what we’ve done there?) Nevertheless, the finding that it reduced cholesterol as effectively as a statin drug is very impressive and should lead to further research. Our Favourite Smoothies to mix with Coconut Water

With its good fibre content and and a digestible carb content of only 6 grams per 240ml, coconut water can easily fit into a meal plan for people with diabetes. It’s also a good source of magnesium, which may increase insulin sensitivity and decrease reduce blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.Each smoothie sachet is 140g, and after blending with 200ml liquid you will get a 12oz smoothie. That’s a standard UK size, the same as you’ll get in a café. We find it’s a large-ish portion for an adult, or two smaller portions for kids. Each smoothie has its own ‘nutritionals’ section – for example, see Pash n Shoot here – which gives you the calories per 100g and all the other info you might need. Drinking coconut water may be helpful to reduce heart disease risk. In one study, researchers fed two sets of rats a similar diet but where one group and supplementary 4 ml per 100 grams of body weight of coconut water. After 45 days, the coconut water group had a reduction in cholesterol and triglyceride levels that rivalled the effects of a statin drug used to lower cholesterol. Keep in mind however that this was a very high dose. In human terms, it would be equivalent to a 68-kg person consuming 2.7 litres of coconut water per day! It’s a powerful antioxidant that combats inflammation and stress in the body, helps protect against heart disease and cancer, and may also have beneficial effects on bone and eye health. Electrolytes are minerals that conduct an electrical charge when mixed with water. They help regulate a variety of your body’s most essential functions, including nerve signalling, pH balance, muscle contraction, and hydration – all vital functions involved in exercise and recovery.

Research on animals exposed to toxins has shown that coconut water contains antioxidants which modify free radicals so they no longer cause harm. One study found that rats with liver damage showed significant improvement in oxidative stress when treated with coconut water compared to rats that received no treatment – whilst no study has been performed on humans, we know from first hand experience that coconut water seems to help with hangovers! Research has shown that coconut water can lower blood sugar levels and improve other health markers – but so far the studies have only focussed on animals. In one study, diabetic rats treated with coconut water maintained better blood sugar levels than the control group. The same study also found that the rats given coconut water had lower levels of hemoglobin A1c, indicating good long-term blood sugar control.Almonds are naturally high in vitamin E, providing 37% of the daily requirement in just 28 grams – or one large handful. One cup of almond milk (240 ml) provides 20–50% of your daily vitamin E requirement, depending on the brand, as commercial varieties often add it during processing. What is the best liquid to blend with your smoothies if you don’t want to use apple juice? Here’s a handy little guide to get you started. Our favourites are mixing Coco Loco + coconut water and Broccoli & the Beast + soya milk. Happy Blending! Coconut Water for Smoothies The main electrolytes that your body uses to carry out these vital functions are sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, chloride, and bicarbonate – and guess what, coconut water contains most of those (bold)! Given its health benefits, it’s pretty obvious that coconut water is a great partner for all of our smoothie mixes. We love to mix it with our Coco Loco smoothie for a double whammy!