Plum Smoothie



Ingredients

·         5 fresh plums
·         1 frozen ripe banana
·         2 dates
·         1 tsp grated ginger
· ·      1/2 oats

·         2 cups milk

Banana

Dates

Ginger

Milk

Oats

Plums

Directions:

1.       Blend all ingredients in the blender
2.       Process until smooth
3.       Serve chilled 

Health Benefits of Plums

 1.  Great for Relieving constipation and digestive problems. Filled with dietary fiber, sorbitol and isatin.

2.  Protects your heart.
A medium fresh plum contains 113 mg of potassium that helps manage high blood pressure and reduce your risk of stroke.

3. Protect against cancer and cell damage.
Cleans up harmful free radicals thanks to anthocyanins, the reddish-blue pigment in some plums.

4.  Prevent diabetes.
Plums have a low glycemic index, so eating plums can help you control your blood sugar and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes according to the Dietitians of Canada.

5. Improves bone health.
In a study one group ate prunes, the other group ate dried apples and both took calcium and vitamin D supplements. The prune group had substantially higher bone mineral density in the spine and forearms. (Florida State and Oklahoma State Universities)

6. Low in Calories.
This is very beneficial when dieting. A small plum contains only 30 calories.

7.  Plums destroy breast cancer cells.
Plum extracts can kill aggressive breast cancer cells; the surrounding healthy cells were not harmed by the treatment. (ScienceDaily.com)

8. Improves brain memory.
Plums are full of antioxidants that have been shown to slow the development of Alzheimer’s disease. (The University of Harvard Health Research)  They also contain anthocyanin and quercetin, beneficial for preventing brain cell breakdown.



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