If you want to make a delicious new smoothie that is packed with nutrition, you’ll really love my favorite smoothie recipe! It requires just a few ingredients, it’s a total breeze to make and it’s designed to help you enjoy a healthy breakfast at home or on the go. This banana strawberry smoothie recipe is a thick and satisfying drink which is beloved by kids and adults alike. However, you should always shake it up before you indulge, so that all of the ingredients blend! Ingredients One-half of a banana One cup of milk Half a cup of strawberries (frozen).…
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You can use fresh or frozen strawberries in your smoothies but is one better than the other? Good question! Fresh, locally produced, strawberries are an excellent option for smoothies. They are naturally sweet and nutritious. However, if strawberries aren’t in season locally, they have to be gathered, packed and transported from many miles away before reaching your supermarket. “Fresh” strawberries that have been transported and stored often contain fewer nutrients than those produced locally as once they are picked, strawberries, like all fruit, start to degrade so imported strawberries might not be as good for you are local strawberries. Frozen…
Ever since I decided to start eating healthily to lose weight, I have made it my habit to eat fruit for breakfast. Fruit is jam-packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber as well are carbs for energy. Fruit is nature’s vitamin supplement and really is one of the best ways to start the day. However, as healthy as fruit is and as much as I love it, sometimes I don’t feel like eating first thing in the morning and that’s where fruit smoothies come in. Ready in minutes, tasty and refreshing, a fruit smoothie really sets me up for the busy…
Smoothies are a quick and healthy way to add veggies, fruit, protein and probiotics to you and your family’s diet in a tasty and enjoyable way. My Top 5 Reasons 1. Fruit We never have much time in the morning to prepare a balanced breakfast. One of the first things I changed about my diet to make it healthier was to have fruit for breakfast and fruit smoothies, recipes here, make this an easy thing to do. I’ve tried different fruit combinations and even added coffee so I have a lot of options for my morning smoothies. 2. Veggies Vegetables…
Smoothies are an effective way to add vitamins, nutrients, protein, and probiotics to your body. Plus, they taste good.They’re easy and quick to prepare. In 5 minutes you can make your smoothie in the morning, then drink, store, or take it with you. Smoothies are a great way to create a new healthy habit, why I love Smoothies ?. Remember: Creating healthier habits must not be hard, boring, or based on sacrifices. Habit : “A regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.” The regular practice of a healthy habit will produce effective results in the short…
Smoothies are tasty, healthy and easy to make. I think you’ll soon learn to enjoy them just as much as I do so I’d like to teach you my smoothie secrets. It only takes five minutes to prepare, blend and drink your smoothie. Here is my six-step guide to making a perfect smoothie – ideal for breakfasts, snacks, meal replacements or deserts. 1. Ingredients The texture and thickness of your smoothie depends on the fruits or vegetables you use. Some fruits, like mango and banana contain more sugar which will make your smoothie sweeter while others, like melon or orange,…
Smoothies come in a wide range of different types: fruit smoothies, veggie smoothies, green smoothies–or a combination of all of the above! These healthy drinks are a great way to get in your daily fruits and vegetables to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Fruit smoothies in particular are beloved by both parents and children of all ages for their sweet, tart and cool taste and smooth texture. If your children are picky, this may be a great way to get the necessary vitamins into their daily food! Here’s some of the great benefits of fruit smoothies. Try one today…
Even in the middle of winter, making this light and delicious smoothie will take you back to the feeling and smells of summer! Did you know that aside from being one of the sweetest fruits, honeydew also packs a powerful vitamin and mineral punch? There is enough Vitamin C in one cup of cubed honeydew to provide 34% of the recommended daily intake of that vitamin – and Vitamin C is one of the most powerful antioxidants to be found. Inflammation from damaged cells can cause toxins in the blood stream, and antioxidants like those found in honeydew can help…
Many of the foods we eat regularly are heavily processed. What is a processed food? Good question! Processed foods would either not exist at all unless someone made them in a factory or are manufactured versions of foods that, if you made them yourself, could actually be quite healthy. Processed foods are everywhere – just check out the shelves in your local supermarket – and come in all shapes and sizes but they share a number of unhealthy characteristics. Processed foods are generally… High in calories High in unhealthy trans fats High in salt High in sugar High in artificial…
Kiwi and pear contain plenty of vitamin C without being sharp – unlike oranges. In fact, they have a light and refreshing taste which perfectly complements the yogurt and vanilla. If you are looking for a sweet smoothie, this one ain’t for you but if you like light flavors then you are bound to love this smoothie just as much as I do. You can always make it a little sweeter by adding some stevia or a tablespoon of raw honey although I really like this recipe as it is. Ingredients 3 peeled kiwi fruit 1 ripe, peeled pear ½…