Buettner shared his Blue Zones smoothie recipe. It is loaded with lots of fruits and vegetables, which are food groups that he says you should always have in the fridge and freezer. The only ingredients you need are blueberries, frozen spinach, oat milk and cinnamon.
Blueberries are a staple of smoothie for a reason. They have a long list of benefits, including supporting intestinal health and digestion, and helping to reduce the risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Spinach is also a source of nutritional nutrition, containing various antioxidants along with fiber and calcium .
Instead of dairy, Buettner uses oat milk (the darling of the alternative milk group). People in the Blue Zones don’t usually eat a lot of dairy products and when they do, it’s high quality, so this exchange makes sense. According to Buettner, cinnamon “increases sweetness without sugar”. Cinnamon can also help reduce inflammation and blood sugar, as well as supporting metabolism. Throw it all in the blender and you’ll have a tasty nutrient-rich smoothie that helps promote longevity.
Ingredients
1 cup of blueberries
Handful of frozen spinach
1 cup oat milk
Pinch of cinnamon
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1. Mix all ingredients in a blender.
2. Mix until smooth.
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