A smoothie is made by puréeing/blending fruits and vegetables in a blender. A smoothie often has a liquid base such as fruit juice or dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, or ice cream.
Smoothies are portable, family-friendly, and modifiable for any taste or dietary preference. They are easy to prepare by yourself, but you can also purchase fresh or bottled ones from specialty cafés and juice joints.
When making a smoothie, you need to strike the right balance of vegetables, fruits, fats, proteins.
Below are some of the smoothie ingredients to use;
- Fruits; mango, berries, banana, apple, and pineapple
- Vegetables; kale, spinach, avocado, cucumber, beetroot, cauliflower, and carrots
- Nuts and seeds; almond butter, peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, chia seeds
- Herbs and spices; ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cocoa powder, parsley, and basil
- Liquid; water, fruit juice, vegetable juice, milk
- Sweeteners; sugar, honey, fruit juice concentrates, ice cream
- Supplements; the protein powder
Benefits of Smoothies to our Bodies.
- Boost Immunity; some of the nutrients to look for when boosting your immunity include proteins, vitamins A, C, and E. Look for fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, and protein.
- Skin Health; antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, and E help quench free radicals that cause damage like signs of aging to the skin; by taking smoothies you can save your skin.
