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Check out this 'Goji' berry smoothie

Goji berries are known to have anti-aging benefits, boost immune function, protect vision, and prevent heart disease.

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Goji berries are known to have anti-aging benefits, boost immune function, protect vision, and prevent heart disease. Goji berry extracts may even boost brain health, mood and protect against age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s so eat them up!

They are perfect to add to any smoothie like this one loaded with potassium, vitamin A, fiber and good essential fatty acids, or as a snack.

Ingredients

2 tbsp goji berries

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1 cup (250 ml) coconut water

1 banana

½ avocado

½ cup (60 g) raspberries

1 tsp chia seeds

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1 tsp flaxseed

Ice cubes (optional)

Directions

Wash raspberries.

Soak the goji berries in coconut water overnight or for a few hours (optional).

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Combine all ingredients in a blender

Blend & ENJOY!

Substitutions

Goji berries – cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries

Coconut water – water, almond, rice, hempseed milk

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Banana – orange, apple, pear

Avocado – apple, pear

Blueberries – raspberries, blackberries, mulberries

Chia seeds – hemp seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseeds

Flaxseeds – hemo seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds

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