Dates: Dates my my favourite go- to pre workout snack! Yes its high sugar, but also high fiber and the presence of fiber in dates helps slow the release of sugar in the body and bringing the glycemic index down.  

Dates also are loaded with magnesium, making it a fantastic option to push out sodium (and water retention) from the body, making you feel less bloated and keeping your waistline tiny.The vegan dates cardamom smoothie is a delicious smoothie with the appeasing scent and flavor of cardamom, which just refreshes your day. 

Cardamom has been used in India for several sweet dishes for ages now, and only for the unique flavor that it adds, and just boosts up your sweet dishes. The dates used in the recipe have a high natural sugar content so people with high blood sugar levels should keep a check on it, however the sugars are natural, so they shouldn’t have to worry much. 

Apart from the sugars, the dates are packed with healthy nutrients. The dates are well known for its highly nutritious properties.Dates are high in fiber content which promotes healthy muscle build up. People looking for muscle gain can use this smoothie to their advantage since it has a high calorie content. The cardamom also has numerous healthy nutrients for your body. One of them being the anti-oxidants which can detoxify your body of the free radicals and lower your blood pressure. It also has anti-bacterial properties to help fight infectious diseases and several viruses. It’s overall healthy for your guts and keeps your digestive system healthy as well, protecting it from several diseases like ulcers. 

A delicious healthy plant based high calorie smoothie, as a guilty pleasure? Or a healthy pre workout drink?Give it a try ASAP!