Eczema Smoothie Recipe

Having a simple eczema smoothie recipe on hand is a delicious way of clearing this chronic skin condition.  

Serves 1
Preparation time 5 minutes

Ingredients
1 cup mango cubes
1 cup unsweetened coconut water
1 banana
2 tablespoons almond butter
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds

Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until they are pulverized and fully blended.
Pour into glass and garnish with coconut flakes before serving.

Nutrients
Mangoes are good sources of vitamin A which is vital for maintaining healthy skin. These tropical fruits also contain vitamin C which is used by the body to make the collagen that helps the skin heal. These two vitamins are also powerful antioxidants that protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

Coconut water is a great liquid base for eczema smoothies since it is low in calories and fat. This hydrating drink which gives smoothies a nutty and tropical taste also contains electrolytes like potassium, sodium and copper.
Bananas contain biotin which is a vital nutrient for maintaining healthy skin, hair and nails. These fruits also add vitamin C to smoothies as they sweeten them naturally.
Almond butter is a good source of proteins which transform “snack smoothies” into “meal replacement smoothies”. This nut butter also contains carbohydrates, fats and healthy monounsaturated fats that do not raise blood cholesterol levels. Almond butter is also a good source of the antioxidant vitamin E that prevents premature aging and degenerative diseases.   

Sunflower seeds are great sources of zinc which is required for making collagen and helping the skin heal. This mineral also aids the absorption of vitamin A. Sunflower seeds are also  rich in omega 3 fatty acids which help reduce the inflammation associated with eczema. 

This mango eczema smoothie recipe can be tweaked by replacing the mangoes with strawberries and other seasonal fruits that are good sources of vitamins A and C.