Smoothville is collaborating with Dr. Sarah Schindler, ND, LMT to bring our customers wellness smoothies.  Dr. Schindler is a Naturopathic Doctor, Functional Medicine Practitioner, birth doula, massage therapist and fertility specialist. 

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Her education includes:

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• Doctorate, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport,CT -School of Naturopathic Medicine

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• Northeastern University, Boston, MA - Bachelor's of Science in Healthcare management

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• The Institute for Functional Medicine

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• Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy, Newington, CT

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Dr. Schindler has her own practice as a birth doula, massage therapist (specializing in

prenatal work) and as an Arvigo® Practitioner.  In this role she has had the amazing

privilege of seeing life in all stages from infertility, preconception, through pregnancy,

attending births and postpartum. 

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The first wellness smoothie we discussed was a prenatal and pregnancy smoothie high in folate. Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin that occurs naturally in food.  Leafy green vegetables such as spinach and kale, citrus fruits, and legumes are

all natural sources of folate. Folate helps the body produce and maintain new cells.  This is especially important during periods of rapid growth and cell division, such as infancy and pregnancy (McNulty 2014). Folate is needed to make new DNA and also helps prevent damage to DNA that may lead to cancer.  Both adults and children need folate to make normal blood cells and prevent anemia.  Folate is essential for the metabolism of homocysteine, an amino acid that in high amounts may contribute to heart disease, dementia, and depression(NIH 2020). 

The Blue Almond smoothie made with chocolate almond milk, blueberries, spinach, kale, almond butter and flax seed is so tasty that it will make you doubt how healthy it is.

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Our next creation is an anti-inflammatory smoothie created to help calm your

body and fight inflammation. Many studies have shown that inflammation contributes to a number of health conditions and symptoms.  Things like skin rashes, brain fog, fatigue, digestive issues, headaches and migraines and more

can often be attributed to inflammation. There are many foods that cause inflammation such as processed and preserved meats, dairy, gluten and white flours/starches, refined sugars, and preservatives.  If you are a person who is

susceptible to inflammation, these types of foods can make your symptoms worse. This Coconut Spice anti-inflammatory smoothie is made with coconut milk, coconut flakes, dates, almonds, turmeric, ginger and cinnamon and honey.

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References 1 - Oregon State University, Linus Pauling Institute.  Micronutrient

Information Center.  Folate. https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/vitamins/folate.  Updated June 2014. Accessed March 18, 2020.  2 - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. 

Folate. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Folate-HealthProfessional.  Updated March 11, 2020.  Assessed March 18, 2020.