HOW TO MAKE A CLEAN GREEN SMOOTHIE, THE RIGHT WAY… - Well- Being Wednesday
- SLIMher
- Sep 15, 2015
- 3 min read
The Greener your plate will be the Healthier your life will be ;-)!!
Yes!!! Color your plate in Greens and your Body will thank you for it! So I thought It would great to share with you how to create you’re your Perfect Green Smoothie.
I totally know there are a million choices out there on juices, smoothies, books and websites that are devout to the topic. I just want to be clear & lend some of my tips that can help you to blending the correct (and healthy way!)
Some individuals may actually gain weight if blending the wrong way! So here are a few helpful tips From a Famous Nutritionist in the US. Candice Kumai.
1- Base:
Start with a solid base: Avocados are the best source for a base, as they contain fiber, potassium and vitamins, good fats and virtually no sugar. But unfortunately they are pricey in Hua Hin and not always in best shape. So the other good base is actually a simple Banana! If you need that extra sweetness, slice your bananas into small pieces, and freeze in an airtight sealed baggie. You can additionally use fresh pear and frozen mango can give you a smooth ice-cream-like texture. Organic silken tofu is also a great option for a smoothie base. And its packed with organic plant-based protein! Ice is another sure cheap-thrill that works perfectly for a base to any smoothie and makes for a refreshing, cold beverage. Avoid: Frozen yogurt, milk, and ice cream based smoothies, cause hello to additional calories and sugar!
2- Frozen Fruit:
Work in those frozen fruits: Add in some frozen blueberries, mixed berries, blackberries or strawberries. Peaches, raspberries and mango chunks are delicious too, but the frozen packs are a bit more expensive in Makro. Be mindful not to add too much fruit, it packs on the pounds with loads of sugar. Your best bet is frozen berries, lower in sugar and high on antioxidants and nutrients!
3- Greens!
Because you are worth every ounce of clean! Great choices to blend: Kale, spinach, baby spinach, watercress, spirulina powder and basils, mint leaves. Always add greens to your smoothies, you’ll get vitamins, A, C, K, fiber, iron and yes… protein! Yes it will kill the beautiful color that you can get when you make a mango or Strawberry smoothie… but well it’s good for your body… and you barely can taste it…. So go for it!
4- Liquid Gold:
Opt for unsweetened options. Unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened coconut milk blend, unsweetened green tea, coconut water or better yet, water! There is no need to put more sugar and calories into that beautiful body!
5- Super Boosters:
These are items like: Pea protein powder, rice protein powder, spirulina greens, chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, carob powder, cocoa powder, lemon juice, matcha green tea powder, raw almonds, raw walnuts, turmeric powder, and cinnamon, ginger and bee pollen. If needed, you can add probiotics for that happy tummy!
Just Say No: Sugar:
When you have the option to add sweetener, just say no. When you make your smoothie the right way, there is no need for extra sweeteners. No agave, no honey, no syrup, if you must, go for a few drops of stevia or some dates in your smoothies!
Blend me / Drink Me:
Drink within the hour for optimum health benefits. Oxidization will remove some super nutrients/enzymes you want in that beautiful body! Smoothies and juices are best consumed immediately.
Don’t Double up!:
If you are blending a full smoothie, do not double up and eat a meal in addition to the smoothie. When made correctly, smoothies can serve as full-meals, they can keep you full, healthy and vibrant! When you eat less, you feel amazing, you can move, you may even lead longer, happier lives according to some studies. Make a point to keep green drinks clean, they aren’t milkshakes! Nourish that happy and healthy body!
Have FUN!
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