It’s the morning after The Global Mala Project and if you went and made the most out of the event, you’re probably feeling sore like I am. But GMP or not, we all have our days when tightness, stiffness and soreness all come to visit and ask for a bit of TLC. And because many have asked me for this recipe, I’m sharing with you the really easy, really quick recipe to a natural (and soothing) recovery drink.
What you’ll need:
4-5 (vertical) slices of a medium pineapple
2 frozen, medium-sized bananas
2 handfuls of spinach
1 ½ cups of water- lessen the amount of water if you want your smoothie to be a little thick and creamy
1 tbsp grated ginger
Yield: Roughly a liter of goodness
Throw everything into a blender, push the button, pour and enjoy.
THE BREAKDOWN
Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It promotes faster healing in the tissues and joints and also helps the body absorb essential nutrients better.
Pineapple is, well, rich in fiber. Plus it tastes really great with ginger. The people I know who aren’t really fans of pineapples LOVED this smoothie.
Spinach is packed with nutrients that nourish the body and get you ready for that next workout. Why else would Popeye be so hooked?
Bananas are rich in potassium. Exactly what you need to keep those cramps at bay. Taken right after a workout, bananas help build muscle and refuel the body with carbs.
I finish up the entire liter throughout the day, after training harder than usual. You can sip on it slowly until you finish it but I love the flavour so much I only have to split the entire thing in half and down the whole thing pre and post workout.
