By Vanessa M Hurlbert
1. Want to start off your day with a big boost of energy? Try starting with this smoothie. Loaded with healthy fruits and veggies like watermelon, which helps dilate blood vessels to promote blood flow. Also, it has coconut water
- one of the most hydrating liquids out there. Another positive aspect of coconut water is that it reduces blood pressure which can make you lethargic. The best part is this recipe yields a big batch, so it you can make it once, freeze it, and drink it all week long.
2 pints cut up pineapple
2 pints cut up watermelon
2 quarts coconut water
1 bag baby spinach
1 bag frozen blueberries
2 green apples
Blend all of the ingredients together in a blender, pour into 16 oz. servings.
2. Need to detox? This berry smoothie turns on detoxifying enzymes and ginger stimulates digestion. The flaxseed has fiber and lemon is a good detox.
1 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries
3/4 cup chilled unsweetened almond or rice milk
1/4 cup frozen pitted unsweetened cherries or raspberries
1 1/2 Tbsp honey
2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
1 tsp ground flaxseed
1-2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Combine all ingredients in blender, adding lemon juice to taste.
Puree until smooth.
3. Want to relax before bedtime? Almonds and bananas are both very high in B vitamins, magnesium and potassium, all which relax the body and promote a good night's sleep. This is also a good "protein-carb" bedtime snack for diabetics or dieters to prevent the blood sugar crash in the morning.
1 large, ripe banana
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
*optional: 1 tsp ground flaxseed
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Add a bit of extra almond milk or water if necessary to achieve the consistency you like.
4. Stressing much? This protein smoothie will help reduce stress, stabilize the blood sugar level, and reduce appetite as well as provide nutrients that are depleted during stress. They will also reduce the stressed feeling and enhance mood and replenish vitamin C to help fight stress.
1 C skim milk
1 scoop whey protein powder
1/2 banana- peeled
1/4 C strawberries
1/2 C ice
Place in blender and mix.
5. Having Digestive issues? Smoothies are the perfect solution to digestive issues because they allow you to get the vitamins and minerals your body desires in an assimilable form that doesn't overly tax your digestive system. Health gurus often recommend one smoothie or liquid meal a day simply to give your digestive system a break.
1 cup cubed honeydew melon
3/4 cup peeled, seeded, and cubed fresh cucumber
1/2 cup plain acidophilus yogurt
1/2 cup ice cubes
2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon lime juice and/or a dash of ground cloves (optional)
Blend and enjoy!!
- one of the most hydrating liquids out there. Another positive aspect of coconut water is that it reduces blood pressure which can make you lethargic. The best part is this recipe yields a big batch, so it you can make it once, freeze it, and drink it all week long.
2 pints cut up pineapple
2 pints cut up watermelon
2 quarts coconut water
1 bag baby spinach
1 bag frozen blueberries
2 green apples
Blend all of the ingredients together in a blender, pour into 16 oz. servings.
2. Need to detox? This berry smoothie turns on detoxifying enzymes and ginger stimulates digestion. The flaxseed has fiber and lemon is a good detox.
1 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries
3/4 cup chilled unsweetened almond or rice milk
1/4 cup frozen pitted unsweetened cherries or raspberries
1 1/2 Tbsp honey
2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
1 tsp ground flaxseed
1-2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Combine all ingredients in blender, adding lemon juice to taste.
Puree until smooth.
3. Want to relax before bedtime? Almonds and bananas are both very high in B vitamins, magnesium and potassium, all which relax the body and promote a good night's sleep. This is also a good "protein-carb" bedtime snack for diabetics or dieters to prevent the blood sugar crash in the morning.
1 large, ripe banana
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
*optional: 1 tsp ground flaxseed
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Add a bit of extra almond milk or water if necessary to achieve the consistency you like.
4. Stressing much? This protein smoothie will help reduce stress, stabilize the blood sugar level, and reduce appetite as well as provide nutrients that are depleted during stress. They will also reduce the stressed feeling and enhance mood and replenish vitamin C to help fight stress.
1 C skim milk
1 scoop whey protein powder
1/2 banana- peeled
1/4 C strawberries
1/2 C ice
Place in blender and mix.
5. Having Digestive issues? Smoothies are the perfect solution to digestive issues because they allow you to get the vitamins and minerals your body desires in an assimilable form that doesn't overly tax your digestive system. Health gurus often recommend one smoothie or liquid meal a day simply to give your digestive system a break.
1 cup cubed honeydew melon
3/4 cup peeled, seeded, and cubed fresh cucumber
1/2 cup plain acidophilus yogurt
1/2 cup ice cubes
2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon lime juice and/or a dash of ground cloves (optional)
Blend and enjoy!!
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