As the heat index approaches 100° this summer we all look for ways to cool our bodies and manage our stress and emotions. The food we eat is a powerful way to enhance our happiness and combining DAO Labs Emotional Balance into a delicious smoothie is a great way to prevent and manage emotions and stress.
The DAO Labs Emotional Balance Formula uses the incredibly powerful Xiao Yao San herbal blend to help you regain control of your emotions and health.
The herbal formula is accented with apple which is sweet and cooling and helps to invigorate and promote vital energy and helps dispel toxins. Cucumber is also used to flavor this formula, cucumber is considered a cold food that treats hot conditions and helps resolve toxins. Cucumbers also have a great ability to cleanse and purify the blood and restore normal body functions.
I love mixing this formula with a delicious healthy smoothie and it’s easy to select ingredients that align with our happiness goals!
Spinach, banana and summer squash are all sweet and cooling. Banana and summer squash clear heat and resolve toxins while zucchini quiets agitation and irritability. Cauliflower, as with other cabbage family vegetables, has great antioxidants which helps to tonify and regulate the stomach and spleen.
Feel free to select your own fresh seasonal ingredients to pair with our formulas and remember to get your daily dose of calm with Xiao Yao San.
Green Mood-Boosting Smoothie
½ cup frozen zucchini
2 large handfuls spinach
½ banana
½ cup frozen cauliflower
¼ cup plain greek yogurt
½ cup almond milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
DAO Labs Emotional Balance Powder Packet
2-3 ice cubes
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Add all ingredients except ice cubes to a high speed blender. Blend to combine.
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Add in ice cubes and reblend.
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Transfer to a glass, top with whatever you would like, and enjoy!
Laura is currently a third year student at The Ohio State University studying Medical Dietetics on the path to become a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist. She loves to bake and especially enjoys smoothies, peanut butter, and other healthy treats! Laura believes that balance is especially important, as a healthy life can only be obtained by moderation and enjoying yourself while also eating what makes you feel good. She can be found at @laurasbalancedbites on Instagram and will be starting a website LaurasBalancedBites.com in the near future.
