Blood Pressure Reduction Tip

Beet-Pineapple Smoothie




This recipe serves 2.




Recipe Health Insight: Research suggests one cup of beetroot juice can assist in lowering blood pressure by 10 points within six hours.



Beets contain dietary nitrate, the body converts this to a gas that expands blood vessels and assist in blood flow.




Ingredients:


1) 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2) 1 cup vanilla almond milk
3) 1/2 cup celery leaves
4) 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
5) 3/4 cup sliced cooked beets


Instructions:


Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Divide  mixture between 2 glasses.



Enjoy!