Nuts are chock full of good fats and minerals and have been shown in countless studies to be great tools for weight management.  The almond milk and peanut butter in this smoothie provide generous amounts of healthy monounsaturated fats.  Consuming these in proper amount is essential for weight loss and weight management, as well as heart health.  Many studies have shown that people lose weight faster, lose more weight, and keep the weight off longer if they consume almonds during their weight loss. This easy smoothie achieves its creamy and thick texture without using any dairy products, meaning you skip out on unhealthy fats while getting a good dose of the healthy ones.Peanuts and almonds are the two foods with the richest supply of biotin.  Biotin is a B vitamin that plays an essential role in skin and hair health, as well as weight management.  Drinking this will make you beautiful AND healthy!

A banana is an edible fruit, botanically a berry, produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa.  Bananas are very high in potassium, and a good source of fiber, manganese, and Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.  Bananas are Naturally fat-, cholesterol- and sodium-free.

 

 

Almond Milk is a plant milk produced by soaking almonds and grinding them in water.  The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia, mostly we are familiar with almonds as the edible seeds of this tree. Almonds are powerhouses of nutrition, containing monounsaturated fats that lower LDL cholesterol and are protective against cardiovascular disease.  Almonds are rich in biotin, and contain large amounts of Vitamin E, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, and molybdenum.

Peanut butter is a food paste made primarily from ground dry roasted peanuts.  Peanuts have heart-protective nutrition, enormous antioxidant content, and preliminary studies show that they can reduce the risk of stroke.  Peanuts are very rich in biotin, and contain large amounts of copper, manganese, Vitamin B3, molybdenum, folate, phosphorus, Vitamin E, and protein.

Cacao is the dried and fully fermented fatty seed of Theobroma cacao.  Cacao is a powerful superfood that has centuries of recorded traditional and medicinal use.  It is high in antioxidants, iron and fiber, and contains the unique nutrition theobromine, a mild stimulant that some believe can treat depression. It may cause the brain to produce more of a neurotransmitter called anandamide which some people say is why chocoholism exists.

Vanilla is a flavor derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla.  It contains compounds unique to vanilla – vanillic acid and vanillin which have strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditional cultures have long used it to stimulate the brain and senses.

 

Maple syrup is a syrup usually made from the sap of sugar maple, red maple, or black maple trees.  Maple syrup is an excellent source of manganese, which plays an important role in energy production and antioxidant defenses, and is necessary for normal brain and nerve function.  Maple syrup is also high in riboflavin, which aids in the metabolic process, and zinc, which supports the immune system.

Stevia is a sweetener and sugar substitute extracted from the leaves of the plant species Stevia rebaudiana.  Stevia has zero calories, zero carbohydrates, and zero glycemic index – making it a safe sweetener for diabetics.  Stevia is also up to 200 times more sweet than sugar, meaning a very small amount is used in recipes.