We all know that having fresh fruits and vegetables is healthy for us. But how many of us actually consume them daily? Well, here's an easy solution. You can transform the bland veggies and fruits into slurpable drinks! Known as smoothies, these drinks would be ready in less than 5 minutes and can be enjoyed any time of the day.
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How to
Make a Delicious and Healthy Smoothie- The Basics
There is no
single formula to make a smoothie, but a few tips will ensure your smoothies
don't become a disaster. Here they are:
Pick a
Liquid Base
The first
thing you need to do to make a healthy and delectable smoothie is picking a
liquid base. It can be anything from coconut water to filtered water, dairy-based
milk, or dairy-free milk. Please stay away from readymade juices as they are
loaded with unwanted sugars.
Add
Frozen Fruits
To make a
smoothie delicious, you need to use frozen fruits as they add an extra flavor
and coolness to the smoothie. You can add store-bought frozen fruits or chop
and freeze fresh fruits at home.
Don't
Forget the Greens
Add a fresh
leafy green vegetable like kale or spinach to the smoothie to make it
healthier. You can also go for different options like frozen cauliflower or
zucchini if you want a low-sugar smoothie that's loaded with nutrients.
Choose
Healthy Fats
To help
your body absorb all the fat-soluble nutrients from veggies and fruits, you
need to add some healthy fats to the smoothie. Your options are coconut oil,
chia seeds, flax seeds, avocado, or even a bit of almond butter.
Think of
an Extra Boost
You can
give an extra boost to your smoothie by adding superfoods or proteins to it. For
example, you can pick spices like turmeric or cinnamon or superfoods like goji
berries or maca powder.
How to
Make the Simplest Green Smoothie?
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To make
your smoothie journey smoother, here's a simple recipe for a green smoothie.
Start by
adding all the ingredients into a blender. The list includes one frozen banana,
one cup of unsweetened milk (soy, nut, or animal), 1 cup of greens (chard,
collards, baby spinach, or de-stemmed kale), and some honey or maple syrup (as
per your taste).
Then you
need to blend all the ingredients until you get a smooth texture.
The final
step is to add the smoothie to a glass or go cup and enjoy!
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Are you looking
for more? Here are a few simple smoothie recipes that might help you stay healthy
while enjoying a delicious snack. Here's a handy link to Walmart Canada, where you can
get all the ingredients for the smoothies you might want to make. You can also
check this link to pick a blender that will allow you to
explore the chef in you and create delectable smoothies within a few minutes.
Still want more? Here are some smoothies that will help you achieve your
weight loss goals.
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