A Smoothie A Day Helps Keep The Doctor Away

So now what – there’s so much to choose from? Some say you can’t mix starchy foods with those from other food groups, or you don’t want to mix sweet fruit with fibrous foods. But seriously, there really is no magical combination for mixing fruits and vegetables in your smoothies, or mixing greens and fruits together either. Its all about trial and error; its all about your taste buds; its all about how your tummy reacts to certain foods; and more specifically – its all about how blown away you’ll be because of what these drink will do for your health, your energy level, your mood, and your skin.

You will find there are some vegetables that you won’t like mixing because of their strong taste, or you’ll find some that you won’t like mixing because it may leave you with a little gas, but its totally up to you. Go ahead and experiment. Combine your colorful fruits and vegetables, even add some fat-free milk or yogurt for some extra calcium and vitamin D. You real can’t go wrong because all fruits and vegetables are seriously nutritious and are excellent for your health.

So check out the list below and see the nutritional value of certain fruits, vegetables and greens, and how they benefit you, and then ……. blend away my friends. Bottoms up and cheers to your good health 🙂

BERRIES

Strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, raspberries and kiwi are excellent sources of antioxidants that help fight the signs of aging and cardiovascular disease. Blueberries and strawberries contain the most antioxidants of any fresh berries and may help reduce the build up of cholesterol in the arteries, and also provide fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium.

CITRUS

Pineapple, oranges, lemons and limes are refreshing, nutritious citrus fruits that add vitamin C, potassium and folate to your diet. Adding these fruits to your smoothie boosts your energy and replenishes your daily need for vitamin C.

FLESHY FRUIT

Bananas and plantains are fleshy fruits that add potassium, fiber and vitamin C. Combine bananas and berries for a delicious, nutrition-packed smoothie. A banana smoothie is a great way to replace potassium that you lose after exercising.

STONE FRUIT

Stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines, plums, mangoes and cherries add a thick texture and antioxidants to your smoothies. These fruits are also rich in vitamin C, vitamin A and potassium. Varying the fruits you add to smoothies ensures that your diet is rich in all the necessary vitamins and minerals.

ORANGE VEGETABLES

Pumpkin, carrots, butternut squash and sweet potatoes are rich in nutrients vitamin A, potassium and iron. They also add color, texture and sweetness to a smoothie. If you use canned pumpkin or squash, check the label to make sure it’s 100 percent pure rather than a canned pie mix with added sugar.

GREENS

Spinach, Swiss chard, kale and green peppers blended in a smoothie are an appetizing way to add greens to your diet. Green vegetables provide the nutrients vitamin K, iron, vitamin C and calcium to your daily diet. Combine the greens with a sweet fruit to enhance the flavor, making it easier to get your family to eat their greens.

And there you have it – try drinking your fruits and vegetables and see how revved and great you’ll feel the entire day.  And they just might help keep that doctor away too 🙂

Click here for the PRETTY IN PINK smoothie and my PINA VOCADO smoothie which I’ve tried and highly recommend – I WILL BE POSTING MORE 

Source: Healthy Eating