Recipes for people with Parkinson’s
Choc, Avocado and Strawberry Smoothie (serves 1)
Berries are highly nutritious and are a great addition to your diet if you have Parkinson’s. They contain anthocyanins which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and may have neuroprotective effects. Not only are berries sweet and delicious but when eaten as part of the MIND diet a significant association has been shown with slowing progression of parkinsonian signs and protecting against cognitive decline.
SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS
- 150 ml unsweetened almond milk
- ½ avocado
- 4 fresh strawberries
- 1 teaspoon raw cacao powder
- 1½ teaspoon natvia (natural sweetener)
- Ice to serve
METHOD
- Combine almond milk, avocado flesh, strawberries, cacao and natvia in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve in a glass with ice.
Estimated nutrition information per serving: 203 calories, 3.6 grams protein, 18.5 grams fat, 4.7 grams carbohydrate, 65 mg sodium
Recipes for people with Parkinson’s
Choc Coconut Smoothie (serves 1)
SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS
- 90ml coconut milk
- 90ml water
- 1 teaspoon raw cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon natvia (natural sweetener)
- Ice to serve
METHOD
- Combine coconut milk, water, cacao and natvia in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve in a glass with ice.
Estimated nutrition information per serving: 230 calories, 3.0 grams protein, 21.8 grams fat, 4.2 grams carbohydrate, 23 mg sodium
I hope you enjoy making and drinking these Choc Smoothies.
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