On a long hot day, nothing beats cooling off with a delicious cold smoothie. It is a passion that I have enjoyed for a while and found myself experimenting with for years now. I could make and have smoothies every day, and for good reason too.
They significantly improve digestion
When I make my smoothies, I like to use my vegetable and fruits whole. This is because Whole fruits and veggies are rich in fiber which not only helps the body absorb vital nutrients but also helps to physically pass food through the digestive system.
You can eat almost anything if it’s in a smoothie
Are you a picky eater? Maybe there’s this one food item that you or your child cannot stomach eating in solid form. Why not slip it into your smoothie? Chances are that they won’t even know it’s there, and the nutritional benefits will still remain. Speaking of nutritional benefits, fruits and vegetables pack a ton of them. This means that you get a lot of vitamins and minerals found in foods that are not easy to eat whole.
They are easy for the body to absorb
Perhaps the best thing about smoothies to me is the fact that they are very easy for your body to take in. Blending together all the ingredients saves your digestive system a ton of effort in digesting solid food, making it far easier and faster for the system to just absorb the nutrients it needs. They are the perfect snack for when you want to give your system a break from heavy digestion.
Summary
There really is a smoothie for everything, from a morning pick me up smoothie to an energy burst smoothie for when you just need that extra boost to get you through the day. There are so many kinds of smoothies I could come up with; today I‘m going to share 5 of my best smoothie recipes that you too can try at home.
The method of preparation of all these smoothies is the same. All you need to do with your ingredients is to toss them in a blender and blend until they reach the consistency that you desire. You must then serve them immediately since they are perishable and could spoil if left to sit for hours.
Make sure you try out these precious smoothie recipes. They’re quick, healthy and delicious – what more can busy moms ask for?
The muscle and bone strengthener
Ingredients
- ½ an avocado, chopped
- 1 cup ripe mango
- 1 tbsp. spirulina powder
- 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 tsp. of sweetener of your choice (optional)
Nutritional information
Servings: 1
Calories: 390
Fat: 22g
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Berry energy-boosting shake
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup mixed berries
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup ice
- 2 cups spinach
Nutritional information
Servings: 1
Calories: 153
Fat: 3g
Protein: 5g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Chocolaty morning pick-me-up smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. peanut butter
- 1 tbsp. raw cacao powder
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- 1 fresh banana
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 ice cubes
Nutritional information
Servings: 1
Calories: 259
Fat: 10g
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates: 34g
The gut cleansing pina-colada acai shake
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups freshly chopped pineapple chunks
- 1 tbsp. flax seeds
- 2 tbsp. acai berry pulp/puree
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ¾ cups Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp. sweetener of your choice (optional)
- 1 cup of ice cubes
Nutritional information
Servings: 1
Calories: 475
Fat: 22g
Protein: 6g
Carbohydrates: 43g
The green superfood nutrition burst
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale
- 6 tbsp. Maca powder
- 1 cup cucumber, freshly chopped
- 1 tsp. ginger, peeled
- 1 tsp. lime juice
- 2 apples, chopped
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ cups ice
Nutritional information
Servings: 6
Calories: 83
Fat: 0g
Protein: 1g
Carbohydrates: 10g
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