Placenta Smoothie Recipe
Posted on: May 12, 2011 | Filed Under ResearchPLACENTA SMOOTHIE RECIPE
Okay, I realize that there may be a few of you that won’t be able to get beyond the initial “umm…ewww” factor. Understandable! After all we are talking about eating placenta here. But don’t write it off just yet. Consider the many healthful benefits associated with eating ones own placenta first.
You’re still with me? Good! Among the benefits of eating placenta in a smoothie in the immediate postpartum period is
that raw placenta is nourishing, helpful in keeping the “baby-blues” at bay. It’s known for its high contents of stem cells and growth factors which together heal damaged tissue and organs at an incredible rate. Growth factors called cytokines stimulate cell division, the making of new cells, which is essential when healing, repairing and regeneration of damaged tissue.
The benefits of eating placenta raw are different than the benefits of ingesting placenta capsules prepared according to the traditional Chinese medicine process, which includes steaming and dehydrating. A raw placenta smoothie is most beneficial during the immediate postpartum period for internal wound healing, lessen postnatal bleeding and mood balancing, just after giving birth. Encapsulated placenta is most beneficial in the weeks and months following birth and are helpful for prevent and treating the “baby blues”, balancing hormones, enhance milk supply, combating fatigue and increase energy. Even through the TCM process of steaming and dehydrating, beneficial amounts of iron, hormones, nutrients and rich growth factors remain in the placenta capsules.
Why Raw Placenta Smoothie?
- Reduces blood loss
- Triggers the body to quickly heal internal wounds
- Gives the body an immediate supply of essential vitamins and nutrients
- Immediate boost of hormones to begin healing the body after birth
- Gives the mother an immediate feeling of balance
Placent’ oothie Recipe
- 2 walnut size pieces of raw placenta
- 1 cup fresh fruit or frozen mixed fruit
- 1 banana
- 2 cups of liquid (almond milk, coconut milk…)
- 1 tbsp protein powder
- sweetener to taste (stevia, honey…)
Add more or less liquid depending on the consistency you want.
Add a few ice cubes if you want it to be cold.
Blend well and ENJOY!
*serve immediately, refrigerate leftovers – must be consumed within 24 hours.
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