Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Smoothies with Benefits



Adding fresh shakes and smoothies to your daily routine has been proven to provide many health benefits that can both revitalize, and re-energize your body and mind. Making a healthy smoothie or a post workout protein shake is quick and easy. With many different recipes available, it's easy to find an option that can provide a healthy alternative to a regular meal.

Starting a new smoothie and shake regime is simple enough for just about anyone. The vital components you'll need to get started are a dependable blender, and as many different kinds of fruits and vegetables you can find recipes for. With all the added fiber and nutrients you'll be ingesting, it's quite common to notice a positive effect (mind and body) in just a short amount of time.

One popular option is using healthy smoothies as a full meal replacement. By combining a full banana, a cup of green grapes, 4-6 ounces of yogurt, half an apple (chopped), and a half cup of fresh spinach leaves, you can create a healthy and sweet breakfast shake that never gets old.

By adding 2-3 fresh fruits and at least one healthy green vegetable, it's easy to mix and match your smoothie flavors to suit your specific tastes. Replacing one of your regular meals with these healthy alternatives, you will be giving your body the nutrients that are only available by fresh fruits and vegetables in a quick on the go meal.

Another great option is for those with a "juicing" type blender, or one that extracts all the juice and nutrients from a fruit or vegetable. "Green Smoothies" as they are known by, are increasing in popularity as they provide all the Phytochemicals (disease fighting chemicals) that are only available in fresh plant based food options.

In addition, what has become an essential part of any great athletes diet plan, a post workout shake is a vital component in rebuilding muscle after en exhausting workout. With many protein shake options available, it's often not difficult to find one that tastes decent while still providing all the essential nutrients a shake can provide. Luckily, the use of Almond Milk helps provide both.

As a creamy substitute for regular milk, Almond Milk provides a low calorie and great tasting option for those looking for the benefits of a post workout shake (and all you vegans!). Combining a cup of Almond Milk, a scoop (50 grams) of protein powder, as well as half a banana in a blender, combines into one of the tastiest shake options available. You can also add a few cubes of ice into the blender to ensure it stays nice and cold for an extended period of time.

Adding these ingredients into your daily diet not only makes it healthy, but a quick and easy alternative to your standard food choices. 

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