Spinach contains high amounts of magnesium which can support sleep and play a role in reducing anxiety.
An easy way to up your intake of magnesium is through the consumption of a smoothie.
5 Ingredient Green Smoothie Recipe from @therealfoodrds.
Ingredients:
- 1–1/2 cups ice
- 1 medium banana, fresh or frozen (may sub 1 cup fruit of choice such as green apple, frozen pineapple, or mango)
- 2 handfuls of spinach or greens of choice
- ½ avocado
- 1 ½–2 cups milk of choice
- 2 scoops protein powder of choice (such as collagen peptides)
Instructions:
- Place all ingredients into a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy and no chunks remain.
- Serve and enjoy (or store in a mason jar with a lid for up to 24 hours in the fridge)
For added nutritional benefit, consider adding goji berries, flaxseed, chia seed, maca powder, or nut butter.
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