Taking care of your heart isn’t just about preventing disease-t’s about optimising energy, focus, and longevity. Your heart is the engine that keeps your body running, pumping oxygen-rich blood to every cell, muscle, and organ. But with modern lifestyles full of stress, processed foods, and long hours of sitting, our heart health can often take a hit without us even realising it.
Ignoring heart health can lead to issues like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and inflammation-silent threats that can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and fatigue. The good news? Simple, everyday choices-like what you put in your blender-can make a big difference.
Enter the Heart Beet Smoothie-a nutrient-packed blend designed to support your heart from the inside out. Every ingredient in this smoothie works synergistically to promote healthy blood flow, lower inflammation, balance blood pressure, and strengthen cardiovascular function. Plus, it’s naturally sweet, refreshing, and energising.
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Beetroot:
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High in natural nitrates, promoting nitric oxide production for improved blood flow.
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Rich in folate and betaine, helping lower homocysteine levels and reduce artery-damaging inflammation.
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Avocado:
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Packed with monounsaturated fats, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.
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Supports healthy cholesterol levels, improved blood lipid profiles, and reduced blood pressure.
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Chia Seeds:
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Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids (ALA), fiber, and antioxidants.
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Helps lower cholesterol, stabilise blood pressure, and reduce heart disease risk.
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Banana:
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Excellent source of potassium (320–400 mg per medium banana), supporting heart health and blood pressure regulation.
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Naturally low in sodium, promoting balanced cardiovascular function.
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Strawberries:
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Rich in antioxidants, especially anthocyanins, that help reduce inflammation.
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Supports lower blood pressure and improved cholesterol levels.
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Almond Milk:
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Low in saturated fat and a good source of heart-healthy unsaturated fats.
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Contains vitamin E, an antioxidant that promotes cardiovascular health.
ingredients (for 2 servings)
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2 red beet root* peeled and cooked
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1/2 banana
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1/2 avocado
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1 cup frozen strawberries
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1 tsp chia seeds
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1 1/2 cup nut milk
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1 scoop smul vanilla or strawberry protein powder
instructions:
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Blend everything in a high performance blender until smooth, about 45 seconds. Enjoy right way or put in an airtight container in the fridge.
