Sesame Berry Smoothie Bowls

Prevent Aging with Antioxidants

Loss of hormones is not the only cause of aging, but also oxidative stress on the ovaries, testes, and in other cells that produce sex hormones. Decreasing oxidative stress by the consumption of berries and other foods high in anti-oxidants, such as green juices, can make your genetic/physiological age younger than your chronological age. Mitochondria produce energy in the body and their damage due to oxidative stress is being theorized to be a major contributor to the aging process.

Sesame seeds are an excellent source of calcium, copper, iron, choline, niacin, and folate. They also lower the glycemic load of this meal so that your energy lasts longer and your body functions better. You should always put a nut or seed in any fruit smoothie both to increase your nutrition witt healthy fats and minerals, but also to help your body run smoother….the body does not like to have high doses of fructose, then no energy (gas) for a while, better to keep the engine running smoothly.

Sesame Berry Super Antioxidant

Sesame seeds have one of the widest range of nutrients, and berries should be a regular component of a healthy diet due to their high levels of antioxidants so are high on the ORAC scale.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Servings 3

Calories 157 kcal

Equipment

• 1 blender

Ingredients

  

• 1 T black sesame seeds
• 1 t white sesame seeds
• 3 frozen bananas
• 2 cups frozen strawberries or frozen mixed berries
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 3 cups water and more to blend

Instructions

 

• Blend sesame seeds with the three cups of water until smooth before adding the other ingredients.

If you want to check out how to make granola, I like to keep it as a staple in my cabinet. It is such an easy weekend morning food prep. Yes, you need to be around to stir and roast a few times, but the majority is super easy, and easy cleanup. I generally then have a two jars that last me the next two weeks, from one sheet pan. You can find the recipe by clicking HERE.

Nutrient  Amount  % Daily Value* Fat  2 g  2% Saturated  0 g  1% Trans  0 g  – Monounsaturated  0 g  – Polyunsaturated  1 g  – Carbs  39 g  13% Fiber  6 g  24% Total Sugars  19 g  – Added Sugars  –  – Protein  2 g  5% Cholesterol  0 mg  0% Sodium  4 mg  0% Calcium  48 mg  5% Magnesium  51 mg  12% Potassium  609 mg  13% Iron  2 mg  8% Zinc  0 mg  4% Phosphorus  55 mg  8% Vitamin A  6 ¬µg  1% Vitamin C  66 mg  73% Thiamin (B1)  0 mg  7% Riboflavin (B2)  0.12 mg  10% Niacin (B3)  1 mg  8% Vitamin B6  0 mg  38% Folate (Equivalent)  45 ¬µg  11% Folate (Food)  45 ¬µg  – Vitamin B12  0 ¬µg  0% Vitamin D  0 ¬µg  0% Vitamin E  0 mg  3% Vitamin K  3 ¬µg  2%

References

Velarde, M. C. (2014). “Mitochondrial and sex steroid hormone crosstalk during aging.” Longev Healthspan 3(1): 2.

Decline in circulating sex steroid hormones accompanies several age-associated pathologies which may influence human healthspan. Mitochondria play important roles in biosynthesis of sex steroid hormones, and these hormones can also regulate mitochondrial function. Understanding the cross talk between mitochondria and sex steroid hormones may provide insights into the pathologies associated with aging. The aim of this review is to summarize the current knowledge regarding the interplay between mitochondria and sex steroid hormones during the aging process. The review describes the effect of mitochondria on sex steroid hormone production in the gonads, and then enumerates the contribution of sex steroid hormones on mitochondrial function in hormone responsive cells. Decline in sex steroid hormones and accumulation of mitochondrial damage may create a positive feedback loop that contributes to the progressive degeneration in tissue function during aging. The review further speculates whether regulation between mitochondrial function and sex steroid hormone action can potentially influence healthspan.