Hello! It’s been a minute since I’ve been here. You know how it goes, too much to do, all priorities. Now, we’re nearly two weeks in to a long awaited month in the UK, visiting with family and traveling about, and suddenly, there’s space to breeeeathe. Isn’t that just the loveliest feeling—the one of EXHALE?

Space to breathe is an understatement on this particular day, because we’ve been gifted with the purest luxury of staying in a cozy cottage alongside a remote Loch Katrine. This morning, Dave paddled 7 miles on the loch at 6 am, then came back to get me as support while I got in a cold but invigoratingly peaceful swim. Over the course of three hours between those two, we didn’t see a soul.

Obviously, this can’t be our go-to for a little energize-while-unwinding combo, most of the time. Maybe one day…but not yet (we can dream). For the usual moments of manically spinning wheels in kind of a frantic way, or in any moment when you could use a delicious boost of radiance, try this berrylicious beet smoothie —and if you’re able, try incorporating a sprinkle of Shatavari.

What’s in this smoothie?

Beloved berries, a joy to snack on, are delicious, nutritious, and packed full of antioxidants. Key to the gemlike pop of color in this smoothie, beets are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, including folate, which plays a key role in controlling damage to blood vessels, helping to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. While beetroot isn’t quite so lucky as berries when it comes to universal love, this luscious blend is sure to convert any skeptics with its warm radiance.

Option of Adding Shatavari

An Ayurvedic herbal supplement for women that supports healthy hormone and reproductive functions, Shatavari can also help relieve stress, fight oxidative stress, maintain healthy blood sugar metabolism, and support a healthy inflammatory response. Best known for female hormonal balance, Shatavari can support male health as well. Add on or swap in Ashwagandha for extra balance and stress relief for all.

Use code HAPPYAPPLE for 15% off Organic India Shatavari!

Berryliscious Beet Smoothie

Yield: 1

Author: Wendy McMillan

Loaded with iron and antioxidants, this gem-colored smoothie brings balance, strength and vitality.

Ingredients

1 medium banana, cut into chunks and frozen
1 Cup frozen strawberries, or mixed berries
⅓ Cup grated raw beetroot (feel free to use cooked)
1 Cup unsweetened plant milk of choice
½ Teaspoon (2 Capsules) ORGANIC INDIA Shatavari, optional
Optional: ¼ Cup unsweetened plain or vanilla plantbased yogurt of choice

Instructions

Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

277

Fat

2 g

Sat. Fat

1 g

Carbs

64 g

Fiber

11 g

Net carbs

53 g

Sugar

42 g

Protein

7 g

Sodium

80 mg

Cholesterol

3 mg

Berrylicious Beet Smoothie with Shatavari