Recently I have been buying the fresh papaya from Costco to add to my PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIES. Papaya is a great source of the very beneficial papain, a proteolytic enzyme that not only helps with pain and inflammation, but also helps the GI/digestive tract. I more recently learned that bromelain (from pineapple) and papain are both at greatest concentration in the fresh form, even freezing will reduce enzyme benefit.
Intuition (aka the Spirit at work, whispering in my head) told me to put the seeds into my smoothie along with the flesh of the fruit. Seeds are what gives life and often the greatest benefits of a plant is from the seed.
Well, today, after a weeks of adding fresh papaya, seeds and all, to my smoothies, I decided to look it up...just to be sure, as I had not dropped over yet. Oh yes! The papaya seeds are hugely beneficial. So if you are adding this gem of a super fruit to your smoothies- don't throw the best part. Add those seeds to your wellness routine!
Pineapple Papaya Smoothie (aka Proteolytic Enzyme Power)
8 oz. filtered water
2 scoops essentials pure, vegan Vanilla protein
½ scoop Fiber Boost supplement
½ to 1 scoop Greens Balanc super food
½ wheel of fresh pineapple, wedged (use the rind if organic)
3-4 chunks fresh papaya (peeled) – include the seeds!
¼ cup Thai brand coconut milk (from the can)
Pinch Celtic gray sea salt
¼ to ½ tsp. quality cinnamon
¼ inch piece, or as desired, fresh ginger root
Using the whole green super food powder makes this one of the easiest green smoothies one can put together in minutes. The nutrition from this shake is stellar – the protein made from yellow pea, brown rice and cranberry is 98% absorbable nutrition…and it is important to remember, we are not what we eat…WE ARE WHAT WE ABSORB.
Be well!
Rita S.
Intuition (aka the Spirit at work, whispering in my head) told me to put the seeds into my smoothie along with the flesh of the fruit. Seeds are what gives life and often the greatest benefits of a plant is from the seed.
Well, today, after a weeks of adding fresh papaya, seeds and all, to my smoothies, I decided to look it up...just to be sure, as I had not dropped over yet. Oh yes! The papaya seeds are hugely beneficial. So if you are adding this gem of a super fruit to your smoothies- don't throw the best part. Add those seeds to your wellness routine!
Pineapple Papaya Smoothie (aka Proteolytic Enzyme Power)
8 oz. filtered water
2 scoops essentials pure, vegan Vanilla protein
½ scoop Fiber Boost supplement
½ to 1 scoop Greens Balanc super food
½ wheel of fresh pineapple, wedged (use the rind if organic)
3-4 chunks fresh papaya (peeled) – include the seeds!
¼ cup Thai brand coconut milk (from the can)
Pinch Celtic gray sea salt
¼ to ½ tsp. quality cinnamon
¼ inch piece, or as desired, fresh ginger root
Using the whole green super food powder makes this one of the easiest green smoothies one can put together in minutes. The nutrition from this shake is stellar – the protein made from yellow pea, brown rice and cranberry is 98% absorbable nutrition…and it is important to remember, we are not what we eat…WE ARE WHAT WE ABSORB.
Be well!
Rita S.
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