Here we go again, creating more yummy ways to get elderberries into your diet. And believe us when we say… it’s worth the effort! These power-packed little berries provide not only a significant immune boost, but they are also loaded with antioxidants.
So why does that matter? Just exactly what are antioxidants and why do we need them?
Antioxidants are chemicals that help stop or limit the oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable atoms that can damage cells, causing illness and aging. Antioxidants can protect and reverse some of the damage done by free radicals. Your body uses antioxidants to balance free radicals. This keeps them from causing damage to your cells.
Antioxidants are found in many different brightly colored fruits and vegetables, so why elderberries? Elderberries also carry significant nutritional benefits including significant quantities of vitamin C, dietary fiber, phenolic acids which help to reduce damage from the oxidative stress that contributes to aging, and strong anti-inflammatory effects.
Prevent illness, lower inflammation, and slow down aging? * Yes please!
Our Elderberry Juice Powder is a super easy and delicious way to get your daily dose of elderberries.
Elderberry Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
1 cup frozen mixed berries
1 frozen ripe banana
1/2 cup light coconut milk (we used Thai Kitchen Light)
1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar (optional)
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (from ½ large orange)
1/4 tsp Elderberry Family Farms Elderberry Juice Powder (making 1000 mg Black Elderberry Extract serving per smoothie)
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp vanilla
Directions
Slice and freeze one medium banana. Combine all ingredients together in a
blender and puree until smooth.
Garnish with fresh fruit and serve
immediately. Makes about 2 cups. Enjoy!
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