Smoothies are the perfect way to get your vegetables and fruits in. Drinking a nutritious green smoothie a few times a week really does wonders to your overall health.
The fun with blending 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.
Drinking 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 them. It’s also very easy and quick. Within 10 minutes you can prepare yourself a delicious smoothie with different types of vegetables and fruits.
Smoothies are also energizing. If you’re feeling a bit sluggish, instead of grabbing an unhealthy snack, drink a nutritious 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, so it’s best to blend different types of vegetables. A good tip is to keep the rainbow in mind when you go grocery shopping.
Read more about why drinking green smoothies regularly is good for you.
If you’re into blending as much as I am, or if you’re keen to get started with green smoothies, I strongly recommend Vitamix blenders. They are a pit pricier than the average blender, but they give you the best results, and they last long.
The point of blending is to extract the nutrients from vegetables and fruits, and Vitamix blenders do this perfectly with their powerful motors.
I have been happily using the Vitamix 5200 Total Nutrition Center for many years now and I can honestly say that it has changed my life for the better. On average, I make around 2-4 liters worth of green goodness each week with my Vitamix.
It’s not just smoothies that you can prepare, your Vitamix blender can also make the best soups, such as pumpkin soup.
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Over the years I have created many different types of smoothies, mostly green smoothies. I’ve been documenting the best 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.
There was a time when blending avocado in a smoothie was unfamiliar to me. Back then, I only consumed avocados in guacamole, in savory dishes, or for breakfast.
I wondered if avocado smoothies were just like those hipster fads that end up tasting not so great. But as it turns out, smoothies with avocado taste really nice, as long as you mix them up with the right ingredients and liquids.
There’s nothing more rewarding after a full-on home workout than a refreshing tropical Smoothie, best shared with my husband and kids.
For vegetable and fruit lovers like me, it’s so easy to go crazy with smoothies since they only take less than five minutes to prepare and share with others.
With summer in full swing, I have been trying to collect a few good tropical smoothie recipes that I can add to my list of favorite smoothies to make.
Read more9 Delicious and Nutritious Tropical Smoothie Recipes You Should Try
The best 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.
The color may not be green, but this simple and nutritious banana berry smoothie will definitely give you an instant health and energy boost in the morning when you most need it.
Fresh fruit combined with Greek yogurt, a bit of cinnamon and a teaspoon of honey creates a delicious smoothie!
If you’re in need of a healthy energy boost in the morning to get you going for the rest of the day, then try this delicious carrot and spinach smoothie recipe with apple and ginger.
This powerhouse drink is high in vitamins A and C and is loaded with a great variety of minerals such as potassium, calcium, folate and magnesium.
Read moreCarrot and Spinach Smoothie Recipe (with Apple and Ginger)
Mint may not be the most common ingredient for green smoothies, but its health benefits are indisputable.
This is a simple mint green smoothie recipe that you can use to start experimenting with mint in your own green smoothies.
Read moreMint Green Smoothie Recipe With Pineapple and Spinach
As you may already know, I love experimenting with exotic fruits. I often visit markets and specialty grocery stores, hunting for new fruits and vegetables to try out.
One of these weird fruits is the kiwano fruit, otherwise known as horned melon. An interesting looking fruit that is a mix between a melon and a cucumber.
This kiwano fruit smoothie recipe with spinach and blueberry is surprisingly refreshing. Unfortunately I can’t make this smoothie all too often, because kiwanos are quite hard to find.
One of my absolute favorite tropical fruits is dragon fruit. The flavors, the texture, dragon fruit just ticks all the boxes for me.
Dragon fruit can be hard to find, but I’m lucky to live near a grocery store that often sells exotic treats such as dragon fruit. Sometimes I buy them in bulk so I can share them with others, but also to blend them with other fruits.
This particular dragon fruit smoothie recipe with blueberry is my favorite. It’s got all the right flavors, and works best in the morning or on a warm day.
A smoothie recipe with two of my favorite ingredients, does it get any better? Dark chocolate and avocado work surprisingly well together in a smoothie, especially when enjoyed in the morning as a breakfast substitute.
Add some spinach and a banana and you’ll be drinking quite a nutritious smoothie that will provide you lots of energy and nutrients to get the day started the right way.
Read moreDelicious Chocolate Avocado Smoothie Recipe (With Banana and Spinach)
My taste buds work differently during summer, which is why I love drinking smoothies that are not only nutritious but also super refreshing during the warmer months.
One of those refreshing smoothie recipes is this particular peach spinach smoothie. It’s a classic recipe, that I often change up a bit depending on my mood, but this smoothie somehow just always works for me.
And while it may not be for everyone, I especially love drinking this smoothie first thing in the morning as a quick and healthy breakfast drink, for that much needed energy boost.