Green Smoothies

Green smoothies are the perfect way to get your vegetables and fruits in and improve your health and well-being. Drinking a nutritious green smoothie a few times a week really does wonders to your overall health.

The fun with blending, and also juicing, is that you can try so many different recipes and ingredients. You may be surprised what types of ingredients I often add to my smoothies, such as turmeric, chia seeds and egg shells. There are so many different combinations of recipes to try out, that you’ll never have to stop experimenting.

Why Green Smoothies?

Drinking green smoothies is one of the best ways to get a great variety of nutrients in. A good blender is able to extract the nutrients from greens so you can get the most out of it. It’s also very easy and quick. Within 10 minutes you can prepare yourself a green smoothie with different types of vegetables and fruits.

Green smoothies are also very energizing. If you’re feeling a bit sluggish, instead of grabbing an unhealthy snack, drink a green smoothie and you’ll get an instant energy boost.

Make sure that when you blend regularly to mix up the ingredients. Vegetables all have their own specific set of nutrients and to enjoy them all, you’ll have to blend different types of vegetables. A good tip is to keep the rainbow in mind when you go grocery shopping. Find vegetables of different colors and you’ll get the most of your green smoothies.

Read more about why drinking green smoothies regularly is good for you.

What Type of Blender Should You Get?

If you’re into blending as much as I am, or if you’re keen to get started with green smoothies, I strongly recommend Blendtec and Vitamix blenders. They are a pit pricier than the average blender you can find in every department store, but they give you the best results and they last very long.

The point of blending is to extract the nutrients from vegetables and fruits, and Vitamix and Blendtec blenders do this perfectly with their powerful motors.

Green smoothies - Vitamix 5200 TNC blender Amazon also sells refurbished Vitamix and Blendtec blenders that are a bit cheaper than brand new ones but are still very good quality.

I have been a happy owner of a Vitamix 5200 Total Nutrition Center for more than 4 years now and I can honestly say that it has changed my life for the better. On average, I make around 2 liters worth of green goodness each week with my Vitamix.

My blender makes it so incredibly easy for me to consume many different types of vegetables (mostly raw), combined with a healthy dose of fresh fruit. This allows me to take in a great variety of nutrients on a regular basis, which has a great positive impact on my overall health and well-being.

And it’s not just green smoothies that you can prepare, your Vitamix blender can also make the best soups, such as pumpkin soup.

If you’re thinking to buy a blender, please visit my recommendations for affordable blenders that can prepare great smoothies for you. Is your budget a bit higher? Check out my favorite high-end blenders that can literally blend all foods.

If you’re more into juicing, check out my juicer buying guide for the best juicers across different price ranges.

Green Smoothie Recipes, Tips and Ideas

Over the years I have created many different types of green smoothies. I’ve been documenting the best green smoothie recipes so I can share them here on Healthy Food Tribe for you to try at home. All of these recipes are very easy to prepare and, above all, super nutritious.

Happy blending!

Smoothie archives:

Best Single Serve Personal Blenders for Delicious Smoothies on the Go

Single serve blenders are the perfect solution for those that want to prepare easy smoothies on the go, but don’t want to invest in an expensive blender with too many unnecessary features.

These compact-sized blenders are designed with convenience in mind, so you can quickly prepare a healthy drink without too much effort.

We’ve had a look at some of the best single serve personal blenders available on the market today and have selected our top six.

8 Delicious Kale Smoothie Recipes

Kale is not everyone’s favorite leafy green, but it is definitely one of my most used green smoothie ingredients. Not only is kale a very nutritious vegetable, it’s also a smoothie ingredient that blends really well with fruits and other greens.

This is why I’ve selected 8 delicious kale smoothie recipes that will hopefully inspire you to consume more of this powerful vegetable and take advantage of its health benefits.

Health Benefits of Drinking Fresh Smoothies

We all know that consuming fruits and vegetables on a daily basis plays an important part of a healthy lifestyle.

Despite being aware of this, many find it challenging and time-consuming to incorporate them into their diet.

Luckily, there are ways to get those healthy nutrients without having to cook elaborate dishes or carry a lunchbox filled with fruit and vegetables everywhere you go.

6 Powerful High-Protein Green Smoothie Recipes

While meat is typically high in protein, there are in fact lots of vegetarian and also vegan protein sources as well.

Green smoothies are an excellent way to get extra protein in, sourced from vegetables and other non-meat foods.

Keen to give this a try? Check out 6 of my favorite high-protein smoothie recipes that are not only powerful and nutritious, but also taste great.

How to Blend Kale into a Creamy and Delicious Green Smoothie

It’s no surprise that kale has slowly become the go-to ingredient for green smoothies, juices and shakes. Perhaps a bit too much hyped up as a super food, kale does actually have some amazing and unique health benefits.

But unless you have a powerful blender at home, such as a Blendtec or a Vitamix, kale is not always the easiest of ingredients to blend into a delicious smoothie.

Read on to find out how to blend kale into a nutritious drink with a creamy, smooth texture.

Best Blenders for Making Green Smoothies (2019 Blender Buying Guide)

Blending vegetables and fruits is the perfect way to get your vital nutrients in and improve your overall health.

I have been making and drinking green smoothies consistently for many years now and I can honestly say that this lifestyle change has had a massive impact on my health and well-being.

Are you looking to invest in a new quality blender but not sure which one to choose? Read on as I share with you my recommendations for best blenders for green smoothies, based on price/value, durability, performance and ease-of-use.

Broccolini Green Smoothie with Ginger and Mint

As a green smoothie fanatic, I love experimenting with new ingredients for my recipes and over the years I have created some of the best but also some of the worst green smoothies. But that’s the fun of blending, some recipes work and others simply don’t.

Broccolini is definitely not the first vegetable you’d think of when experimenting with green smoothies. And not surprisingly, it’s very hard to find any broccolini smoothie recipes on the Internet either. But that doesn’t mean we can’t try it!

So I figured, let’s start experimenting with broccolini and see how it works out. But first let’s have a closer look at what broccolini actually is.

3 Delicious Green Tea Smoothie Recipes

The fun part of having a quality blender in your kitchen is the experimenting with different fruits and vegetables that you would otherwise not eat or buy.

Over the years, I have created many green smoothie recipes, some worked really well, while others turned out to be a complete fail!

But that’s really the fun of having a blender. Just keep experimenting with recipes and ingredients and see what works best for you.

It was only recently that I tried adding green tea to my smoothies as I was looking for new ideas for recipes.

Detox Green Smoothie with Parsley and Cucumber

This parsley and cucumber detox green smoothie with extra ginger and lemon is a powerful way to detox and to feel recharged and revitalized within moments.

Packed with nutrients this detox green smoothie will reduce inflammation and will detoxify and re-hydrate your body.

Not only is this a great way to improve your alkaline-acid balance, this smoothie also fits well in any weight loss program.

Sunrise Green Smoothie Recipe

With a mix of fresh fruit and thick Greek yogurt, this sunrise green smoothie will be the best way to start your day.

You certainly won’t need a coffee to wake you up in the morning after drinking this delicious and nutritious smoothie!