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This smoothie with blueberries is packed with nutrients that will boost your longevity.
We, give you everything in one jar!
A big extensive breakfast with many calories and various ingredients is not what our bodies need.
Therefore, forget about your Overnight Oats with 5 different toppings and instead make this smoothie with blueberries that will boost your longevity first thing in the morning.
Of course, we took it to the next level and sneaked in an extra ingredient. Let yourself be surprised.
Forget Overnight Oats and make this smoothie with blueberries instead
Just now in the summer, but also throughout the year blueberries are everywhere.
Those who have a garden and can pick them from the bush can consider themselves very lucky. But we also get them fresh and frozen in good quality and should take advantage of it. Because blueberries have been shown to promote longevity in two ways. Firstly, they contain specific flavonoids that fight DNA damage, and secondly, they slow down age-related damage to brain cells.
The fact that blueberries have a positive effect on our brain cells has long been the focus of research. Several studies have shown that blueberries protect brain regions associated with memory from oxidative and inflammatory damage, slowing us down from age-related brain cell damage.
In addition, it has been discovered that blueberries delay the aging process and promote longevity. They have been shown to fight DNA damage, helping with conditions such as metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and cancer.
This is due to the fact that blueberries are rich in anthocyanins and pterostilbenes (a form of resveratrol) and thus belong to the senolytics. Nutrients that promote our longevity.
Small blue fruit with great effect
1. Effect of blueberries that promote your longevity.
Besides the fact that blueberries contain substances that specifically promote our longevity,
they also have a positive effect on diseases and metabolic processes, which also have a major influence on how quickly we age.
- Blueberry extract combats elevated blood sugar levels and reduces insulin resistance.
- Blueberry extract lower blood pressure.
- Blueberries enhance the effect of sports.
- Blueberry extract block DNA damage.
- Blueberry extract can prevent the development of precancerous lesions
- Blueberry extract promotes memory and improves cognitive abilities….
Our Longevity Smoothie with Blueberries
Of course, we are not satisfied with a simple smoothie with blueberries.
We looked at how we could take it to the next level to give you the maximum longevity effect in a jar. We have our smoothie with blueberries therefore still combined with wheat germ powder.
Wheat germ powder is rich in spermidine, also a senolytic which has the ability to trigger autophagy, thus promoting the natural process of cell renewal. You can learn more about spermidine in our article:
Spermidine, the secret to increased longevity!
Recipe
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WHAT YOU NEED
You can always have the ingredients you need for the blueberry smoothie at home and they can be transformed into a delicious smoothie in no time.
Blueberries, as we now know, are a perfect base for smoothies for a reason.
In addition to their health benefits for your gut, brain, and especially your cells, they are also incredibly delicious and add a wonderful color to any smoothie.
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- 1 small cup wild blueberries (fresh or dried)
- 1 – 2 heaped tsp. Organic wheat germ powder (Achterhof)
- 200ml oat milk (Which one suits you, you can find in the article about our 5 best milk alternatives)
- ½ tsp coconut oil
- A squeeze of lime
Preparation
Nothing is easier, put all the ingredients in a blender until everything is finely blended together.
Et Voilà ready is your smoothie for longevity.
Tip: In summer, you can add a few ice cubes for that extra kick.
