Revitalize Your Body and Mind with this Adrenal Booster Smoothie ft. BALANCE

Let’s face it, in today’s world we all need some adrenal love to help support the body as it tries to combat all the extra stress that’s constantly affecting us on a daily basis.

Our Adrenal Booster Smoothie recipe was designed by nutritionist, Annaliisa Kapp, to help support your body as it combats daily stressors.

The effects of toxins, food allergens, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, refined foods, and emotional stress from relationships and workload can lead to chronic fatigue, brain fog, and hormonal imbalance.

By providing the right foods, adaptogens, and stress-relieving activities like nature walks and deep breathing, you can nourish and support your adrenal glands and nervous system for optimal health.

Thriving Under Stress: What Your Adrenal Glands Need

• Vitamin C {oranges} is important because it is used in the formation of adrenal hormones, such as cortisol, and plays an important anti-inflammatory role protecting the adrenals. 

• Electrolyte minerals like magnesium, potassium, sodium {swiss chard, celery, coconut} for energy production, blood pressure & water balance. 

• Healthy fats, fibre rich carbs and protein to help slow down the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream, provide building blocks for hormones and help the body detoxify. 

• Adaptogen & fungal beta-glucan support from medicinal mushrooms like reishi {helps with blood sugar, overwhelm, calming the nervous system, improving deep sleep, & reducing inflammation}, lion’s mane {helps with mood, nervous system regeneration & focus}, Maitake & Shiitake {nourishes the immune system & protects cells from oxidative damage} 

The Adrenal Support Smoothie (1 serving) 

• 1/2 cup organic coconut milk (Use canned full fat coconut milk) 
• 1 cup water 
• 1 large navel orange, peeled and chopped 
• 1 serving vanilla protein powder 
• 1 celery stalk 
• 1 cup swiss chard 
• 1 Tbsp ground flaxseeds 
• pinch of sea salt
• 1 serving BALANCE 4 mushroom blend by @eversiowellness  

DIRECTIONS

Blend all ingredients together until smooth in a blender. Enjoy this nourishing smoothie as a snack or as part of your breakfast to start your day off right.

Enjoy!  

References:  

Romm, A. 2017. The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution. New York. (p.65, 67) 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23510212/