Staying healthy is as much about diet as it is about exercise.
Eating and drinking right is integral to healthy living. When you consume food with fresh, wholesome ingredients and stay away from junk meals and fatty food, you strengthen your body and control health issues such as high cholesterol, diabetes, heart-related problems, and obesity.
But can a healthy diet be a delicious diet too? Absolutely!
Add relish to your health food regime with some delicious juices and smoothies. Not one of these green smoothie recipes use refined sugar. Instead, they all come with the natural sweetness derived from fresh, organic ingredients.
Here are five recipes for healthy juices and smoothies that can be prepared in just five to ten minutes.
1. Immunity Boosting Smoothie
You Will Need – 2 frozen bananas, 1 peeled orange, 250 ml of milk, 30 g spinach, (50 g) raspberries, ¼ raw peeled beetroot, 60 ml yogurt, fresh ginger to taste, 15 ml butter.
Instructions – Blitz it all up in a blender until the consistency is smooth. Garnish with granola.
2. Mango & Spinach Smoothie
You Will Need – 220 g diced mango, 60 g fresh spinach, 250 ml yogurt, 125 ml milk, 15 g ground flaxseed.
Instructions – Mix up all the ingredients in a blender until the consistency is smooth. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and flaxseed.
3. Matcha Green Tea Smoothie
You Will Need – 375 ml light coconut milk, 250ml milk, 2 bananas, 245 g pineapple chunks, 40 g spinach or kale leaves, 80 g dates, 30 g hemp seeds, 7 g matcha powder.
Instructions – Blend all the ingredients into a smooth, thick form, and garnish with coconut flakes.
4. Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
You Will Need – 2 peeled bananas, 30 g peanut butter, 30 g raw spinach, 375 ml almond milk.
Instructions – Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a blender and serve.
5. Green Ginger Smoothie
You Will Need – 80 g spinach, 1 chopped apple, 180 ml coconut water, 60 ml fresh lemon juice, 30 g hemp seeds, 45 g minced fresh ginger, 30 g raw honey, ice cubes.
Instructions – Blend all the ingredients together till the consistency is smooth and the ice is no longer chunky.
These easy smoothie recipes are easy to prepare and quite delectable. They are rich in vitamins, fibre, and other beneficial nutrients, and can be a great addition to your diet. Try your favourite smoothie recipe today.
