Smoothies to a Healthier You

Submitted By: Sharon Campbell

Smoothies are very yummy and are packed with vitamins and minerals. They are also very refreshing especially on a hot summer’s day. But did you know that you can make healthy smoothies? We all know that a regular smoothie is made from fruits and should therefore be healthy. But not all can avail or enjoy smoothies. These people are diabetics and of course, the health-conscious and weight watchers.

Diabetics are on a strict diet and cannot consume anything sweet. They need to watch their sugar intake. That is why most of the diabetics’ food is bland. Smoothies made from fruits are naturally sweet due to sucrose and glucose content of the fruits. But this does not mean that diabetics cannot enjoy smoothies. It is only that they need to choose fruits that are not high in sucrose and glucose for them to be able to enjoy their smoothies. Sugar should also be lessened and if possible eliminated.

How about for weigh watcher and are on diet? They would love to have a glass of smoothie as well. They can enjoy a smoothie but the ingredients are altered to suit their taste, lifestyle and preference. Here is a recipe for a great smoothie. This smoothie is not only good for those who are watching their weight but also for those who want to lose weight. This smoothie can aid in burning fat and therefore a great diet supplement.

For this smoothie, put 8 strawberries, a half of a banana, 30g of protein powder and 150ml of apple juice in a blender with crushed ice. This is very rich in vitamins as well as whey protein. It will help you with muscle retention and will make you feel fuller for a longer period of time. Protein is very important in burning of calories. This is the perfect recipe for any weight watcher.

Now, if you want to have a smoothie for breakfast, then you should try this recipe. This is a very filling breakfast smoothie and this recipe has more protein than your regular cereal. In the blender, put 1 tablespoon of pumpkin seeds, 1 tablespoon of oats, strawberries, 1 banana, 6 and 200ml semi skimmed milk. The oats and berries provide this recipe with antioxidants while the pumpkin seeds provide it with zinc, iron and omega3 fatty acids. This recipe is great when you do not want to cook for breakfast. Just toss the ingredients in the blender and everybody will definitely enjoy this creative, filling, delicious and healthy breakfast.

For those who want to build muscles and strength, take this power smoothie recipe. This is the perfect shake for those going to the gym and who want to increase their muscles. Put 4 ice cubes, 20g whey protein, 300ml skimmed milk, 50g of blueberries, 50g of raspberries and 1 banana. The berries provide vitamins and minerals as well as antioxidants for the body. It also has easily absorbed proteins which help in building muscles.

Take your pick and enjoy a delicious way of staying healthy.

Published At: Isnare.com