Peanut Banana Smoothie
What does Sadhguru say?
According to Sadhguru, if you drink one large glass of groundnut milkshake, it's a complete diet and it can easily keep you full for 4-5 hours. It's a good breakfast and it takes care of all your calcium requirements also. As per his post on the Isha Foundation website, whole grains, lentils and nuts are an excellent alternative to milk, in order to get the daily dietary requirement of calcium. For example: Groundnuts. These are a complete diet by themselves. In India, many yogis go on a 100% groundnut diet because it is a complete food by itself, if it is eaten raw, he states. Explaining the right way of eating groundnuts, he states that they must be soaked for a minimum of six hours in water, which takes away certain aspects that in Ayurveda are called Pitta. If you eat groundnuts without soaking them, it tends to cause rashes and nausea, he warns.
Benefits of bananas
They are rich in potassium, which helps maintain heart health, regulate blood pressure, and support muscle function. The natural sugars and carbohydrates found in bananas can provide an instant energy boost, making them ideal for breakfast or a pre-workout snack. Their vitamin B6 content supports brain health. And it is said that they also help in mood regulation by promoting serotonin production.
What does the study say about bananas?
According to a study titled Antioxidant and anti-atherosclerotic potential of Banana, they are rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, proteins, polyunsaturated fatty acids, potassium, carotenoids, flavonoids, vitamin C and E, phytosterols, gallocatechin, catechin, and other polyphenols. It is said that including bananas and their products in the daily diet helps improve cardiovascular health.
How to make Peanut Banana Smoothie
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, 1 tablespoon peanut butter or roasted peanuts, 1 cup chilled milk, 1 teaspoon honey, 3–4 ice cubes, 1 tablespoon oats, and a pinch of cinnamon
Method: Add the banana, peanut butter, milk, honey, and ice cubes to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, then pour into a glass and serve immediately.
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