February is Heart Health Month. While you can’t change risks such as family history or age, you can make lifestyle and diet changes that can dramatically reduce your risk for developing heart disease. We had our Nutritionist/ Health Coach, Molly Hoffman, whip up a special smoothie filled with good for the heart fresh ingredients. She used strawberries and spinach, which both provide a good source of powerful heart health boosters. She tops off the smoothie with Chia Seeds and Hemp Hearts, which are  rich in two essential fatty acids, linoleic acid (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3). Show your heart some LOVE!

I hope you enjoy!

Heart Healthy Smoothie

Prep time: 5 minutes

Total time: 5 minutes

Makes: 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop vanilla vegan protein
• 1 cup dairy free milk
•  ½ banana
•  1 handful strawberries (stems removed)
•  1 tbsp chia seeds
•  1 tbsp hemp hearts
•  1 handful of spinach
• 4 ice cubes

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to Vitamix or blender
2. Blend until smooth
3. Add cinnamon to taste
4. Enjoy!

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About the author!

 I am Molly! I am a certified health and wellness coach, integrative nutritionist, and registered yoga teacher. I completed my nutrition training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and am currently in pursuit of my Masters in Nutrition and Integrative Health. I am thrilled to be a part of the “Isabel Smith Nutrition” team where my focus will be coaching clients on nutrition, exercise, and all things wellness. My philosophy around wellness is not about “dieting “or deprivation, it is, however, based on the idea of looking at food and exercise as a source of nourishment – not punishment; less self-doubt, and more self-love. I