Showing posts with label health benefits of banana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health benefits of banana. Show all posts

Monday, March 3, 2014

Coffee and Banana Morning Smoothie



Give yourself a happy boost and start your day with a stress-relieving coffee and banana morning smoothie. Here are just a couple of the many health benefits of bananas and why adding them to your daily diet is important:

:) regulates blood sugar and produces stress-relieving relaxation
:) contains high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin - the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter
:) protect against heart attack and stroke
:) high in potassium and low in salt
:) rich in pectin to regulate digestion
:) a natural antacid, providing relief from acid reflux, heartburn and GERD

Instructions

1 sliced peeled banana
1 cup 1% low-fat milk 
1/2 cup cold black coffee 
2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1/2 cup ice in a blender
Blend until smooth—and enjoy!

Recipe by: Health.com