If you are a fervent coffee fan, we know what an important part of the day it is to indulge in flavor and aroma. After water, coffee is the most popular and consumed beverage worldwide. According to studies, coffee’s health benefits include promoting concentration (1). If you want to enjoy delicious flavor while boosting your energy, try this spectacular coffee banana ‘nice cream.’
Ingredients:
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 scoop of Super Slim Café
- 2 scoops of Vanilla or Chocolate Whey Protein powder
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1 serving of stevia (optional)
Instructions:
Add the frozen bananas, coffee, protein powder, almond milk, and stevia (optional) to a blender. Blend the ingredients and store in the fridge. When ready to enjoy, serve and garnish with a few coffee granules.
What is it good for?
- Bananas are one of those unbeatable, delicious fruits with enormous health benefits. Studies show these include potassium, which can help control blood pressure and reduce stress on the cardiovascular system. (2)
- Super Slim Café is a unique blend that contains 14 plant-based superfoods that provide energy. This premium grade coffee of Colombian origin also contains fiber. According to research, a higher intake of dietary fiber is related to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as body weight control. (3)
- Another ingredient in the Super Slim Café is cocoa, known as "the food of the gods" for its great health benefits. Cocoa provides enough energy for long or intense days. (4)
- Whey protein helps in the formation of lean muscle, something we lose as we age. Research reveals that whey protein can reduce appetite in the long and short term, helping you feel satisfied for longer. It can be an ideal supplement for your weight loss process. (5)
Sometimes we think that to get rid of extra weight, we must deprive ourselves of the food we love or that we must eat very small amounts. It’s all about learning to eat healthy and consuming natural ingredients that provide health benefits.
Let's get healthier together.
Your Santo Remedio Team
References
- O'Keefe JH, DiNicolantonio JJ, Lavie CJ. “Coffee for Cardioprotection and Longevity.” Prog Cardiovasc Dis.61(1):38-42. Jun 2018 doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2018.02.002. URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29474816/
- Apostolopoulos V, Antonipillai J, Tangalakis K, Ashton JF, Stojanovska L. “Let's Go Bananas! Gren Bananas and their Health Benefits.” Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki). 38(2):147-151. Sep 2017 doi: 10.1515/prilozi-2017-0033. URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28991769/
- Slavin J. “Fiber and prebiotics: mechanisms and health benefits.” Nutrients. Vol.5(4):1417-35. Apr 2013 doi:10.3390/nu5041417. URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23609775/
- De Araujo QR, Gattward JN, Almoosawi S, Silva Md, Dantas PA, De Araujo Júnior QR. “Cocoa and Human Health: From Head to Foot--A Review.” Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 56(1):1-12. 2016 doi:10.1080/10408398.2012.657921. URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24915376/
- Mollahosseini M, Shab-Bidar S, Rahimi MH, Djafarian K. “Effect of whey protein supplementation on long and short term appetite: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.” Clin Nutr ESPEN.20:34-40. Aug 2017 doi: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2017.04.002. URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29072167/
