How many calories does one glass of Oats, Coconut Milk, Peanut Butter Healthy Smoothie have?
One glass of Oats, Coconut Milk, Peanut Butter Healthy Smoothie gives 319 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 74 calories, proteins account for 12 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 231 calories. One glass of Oats, Coconut Milk, Peanut Butter Healthy Smoothie Shake provides about 16 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.
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Is Oats Coconut Milk, Peanut Butter Healthy Smoothie healthy?
Yes and No, depends who is having it. Made from oats, coconut milk, peanut butter and little honey.
Let's understand the Ingredients.
What's good.
Oats : Oats are a great source of protein for Vegetarians. It is rich in soluble fibre, which helps lower blood LDL cholesterol, the so-called "Bad" cholesterol. Whole Oats have an antioxidant called Avenanthramide (a polyphenol from oats) which helps lower blood pressure levels. See here why oats are good for you?
Coconut Milk : Aids Weight Loss : Recent research says that not eating enough fat can actually make fat. But you need to choose the type of fat correctly. And the answer is MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) – which goes directly to the liver and does not get stored as fat in body. By drinking coconut milk which has this good fat or having it in the form of a curry, it will keep you fuller and healthier for a longer time. But remember to control the portion to not go overboard on calories. Coconut milk contains some amount of potassium which Lowers Blood Pressure. See here for 8 benefits of coconut milk.
Peanut Butter : Peanut butter is a great source of mono-saturated healthy fats and good source of protein. A perfect healthy snack to have and its made with unsalted peanuts and coconut oil which is a great medium chain triglyceride. We recommend following this easy homemade peanut butter recipe which has ZERO preservatives and no hydrogenated vegetable fats.
Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Oats, Coconut Milk, Peanut Butter Healthy Smoothie?
While this smoothie is healthy and has good fats, it may be an issue as its high on calories. You need to make probably just have half a glass of this.
Can healthy individuals have Oats, Coconut Milk, Peanut Butter Healthy Smoothie?
If you are healthy, then this is the perfect smoothie. Also great smoothie to have for athletes post workout.
Oats, Coconut Milk, Peanut Butter Healthy Smoothie is good for
1. Healthy Lifestyle
2. Weight Gain
Oats, Coconut Milk, Peanut Butter Healthy Smoothie is high in
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Vitamin B1 :
Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells.
Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
How to burn 319 calories that come from Oats, Coconut Milk,Peanut Butter Healthy Smoothie?
Walking (6 kmph) = 1hr 36 mins
Running (11 kmph) = 32 mins
Cycling (30 kmph) = 43 mins
Swimming (2 kmph) = 55 mins
Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.