Energy Boosting Smoothie with Acerola Powder Cherry

Acerola Cherry Powder Smoothie

This smoothie is loaded with phytochemicals and flavonoids that are well known for providing an array of health benefits.

Acerola cherry powder is an extremely concentrated vitamin C source. Add ground flaxseeds, and you’re giving your body a boost of healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

INGREDIENTS

  • 15 frozen strawberries
  • 1 small banana
  • 1 orange
  • 1 c. of unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 1 tbs. of ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 tsp. of acerola powder
  • Water (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Remove strawberries from freezer, rinsing them with cold water and allowing them to thaw for up to 15 minutes.
  • Peel both the banana and whatever other fruit you are using and break them up into chunks.
  • Put all ingredients into the blender, tightening the lid and process until you get a smooth consistency.
  • Take lid off and check the smoothie’s consistency. If you feel it’s too thick, add some water to it. Put the lid back and blend until smooth.

This wickedly healthy smoothie is guaranteed to make you feel energized all-day every day. Mix it up by adding a teaspoon of MCT Oil Powder, for some extra healthy fats,
or Lecithin Powder (available in three variations: Rapeseed, Sunflower and Soy), for that much needed protein.

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9 Acerola Berry Benefits for your Skin

acerola berry skin benefits

Acerola Cherries offers a ton of health benefits – we all know this. But did you know that there are also acerola cherry benefits for the skin?

Yes, you read that right

This pretty little berry is packed with vitamin C and can work wonders for your skin. Here are 9 acerola berry skin benefits.

Boosts Collagen Production

Due to the acerola cherry’s very high vitamin C content, this little cherry definitely gives your body a big boost in the production of collagen. Collagen is actually a protein that keeps the skin together. Thus, it makes the skin look younger and makes sure it retains its firmness and elasticity.

One study in the American Journal of Nutrition shows that women who are over 40 and have high amounts of vitamin C in their daily diets are less likely to develop wrinkles as compared to those who consume this vitamin in lesser amounts.

Acts as an Astringent

Just like hazel, acerola berries are an astringent. This means that acerola treats skin blemishes, promotes skin elasticity and even aids with digestive issues.

Skin Protector

If you consume acerola cherry powder regularly, it will help protect your skin from chemical stressors like cigarette smoke, pollutants and allergens.

But that’s not all. Acerola cherry can help speed up repairs of wounds, burns, scar tissues and even fractures.

Fights against Skin Ageing

Bioflavonoids play a key part in delaying the signs of skin ageing like wrinkles, fine lines, crow’s feet, laugh lines, dark spots, blemishes and so on.

Antioxidant Power

Vitamin C acts as an antioxidants that neutralizes free radicals, so your skin is less likely to get damaged.

Repairs Damaged Skin Cells

Acerola cherries also contain a healthy amount of Vitamin A, niacin, thiamin and riboflavin. These all promote beautiful and glowing skin.

Protects from Harmful UV Rays

UV rays can be very harsh to your skin. Acerola cherry protects your skin from these rays and thus protects you from damaging your skin.

Moisturizes Skin

Plenty of nutrients in the acerola cherry work together to hydrate the skin and improve its ability to retain moisture. And this works for all skin types.

Clears Up Acne and Other Skin Problems

Here’s the last of the list for acerola cherry benefits for skin. Skin problems like acne, psoriasis, and eczema are generally because of the lack of vitamin C in the skin.

Since the acerola cherry naturally has a high vitamin C content, regular consumption of this superfood will help you out with those skin issues.

Meet Mr. Ros Wildcrafted Acerola Berry Powder – a potent source of Vitamin C.

This acerola berry powder is suitable for kids and is one of nature’s richest sources of Vitamin C. Plus: it’s the best source for making Liposomal Vitamin C!

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