Choconut
Smoothie
- Contains Dairy
- Contains Nuts
- Contains Banana
An irresistible combination of Dark Chocolate, Cocoa and Nuts that’ll leave you hungry for more! A Smoothie that'll help you shed a few pounds, lose that bad mood and keep your brain sharp.
What's in it
Dark Chocolate, Cocoa, Nuts, Banana, Cinnamon, Whole Milk and more...
Why it's good for me
Dark Chocolate
- Rich in two groups of Antioxidants namely Flavonoids and Polyphenols which neutralize Free Radicals and protect the body from their damage.
- Flavanols help lower Blood Pressure, improve blood flow to the Heart & Brain and also reduces the risk of Blood Clots and Stroke by making blood platelets less sticky
- Known to reduce LDL (bad Cholesterol) and increase HDL (good Cholesterol)
- Being a fermented food, it is a good source of Probiotics and Prebiotics
Cocoa
- Rich in Flavonoids with Antioxidant properties -namely, Procyanidin, Catechin, and Epicatechin, which strengthen the heart, lower Blood Pressure, prevent the formation of Blood Clots and can also ward off Alzheimer's
- Contain Xanthine and Theophylline, which help in opening constricted Bronchial Tubes and providing relief from Bronchial Asthma.
- Phenylethylamine present in Cocoa acts as a Mood Elevator and natural Antidepressant.
Almonds
- Considered to be one of the best Brain foods, Almonds contain Riboflavin and L-carnitine which positively affects neurological activity, prevents cognitive decline and thereby reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
- Have significant LDL (“bad” cholesterol) reducing properties, thus lowering your risk of Cardiovascular disease.
- Great source of: 1. Gamma-tocopherol, a type of Vitamin E that acts as a powerful Antioxidant and keeps your skin from ageing, 2. Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFAs) and Magnesium which control Blood Sugar & prevent Diabetes
- Contains high concentrations of Catechin, Epicatechin and Flavonol Antioxidants, including Quercetin, Kaempferol and Isorhamnetin — which combat Skin Cancer
- Being a Prebiotic, Almonds facilitate the growth of good Gut Bacteria