Love smoothie? These are absolutely full of protein and very savory and delicious. Tried having a vegetable smoothie with combination of fruits? These are also very healthy.
There is no hard and fast rule to make a mix of veggies and fruits for the preparation of smoothie. Blending fresh fruits, vegetables - these are quite ideal for morning breakfast or any time during the day.
First, let's find out what is a smoothie and how it improves our health?
By blending veggies and fruits or adding other flavors to a smooth consistency, has given a name as Smoothie and in the recent years, they became very popular replacing solid food to liquid diet.
Being a favorite choice of many young men and women of all age groups apart from seniors, with the choice available, you can pick which flavor you wish to add each time you make a smoothie.
These are increasingly popular and well known for healthy diet.
Sometimes, all family members prefer a single flavor of smoothie or go according to taste and dietary preference.
Prepared with fresh ingredients, you would never say No to a freshly prepared smoothie and it becomes your favorite.
Let's find out some of the best combination of smoothies.
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Juices
- Yoghurt
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Dairy milk
- Greens, herbs
- Adding ice is optional
You can make fruit-based, green-based, protein-based smoothies depending on your requirement.
Some of the top benefits of smoothies are:
- Contains vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants
- Improves digestion, reduces inflammation, lowers the risk of heart disease, obesity, osteoporosis etc.
Almond and carrot smoothie
8-10 almonds
1-2 carrots chopped
1/2 cup grapes replace sugar
Sugar or dates as needed
Coriander (optional) little
(You can steam carrots until soft or use raw)
Preparation:
Blend almonds, carrots, grapes, dates and coriander giving a smooth consistency and you can consume it in full quantity in one go.
This is the best recipe for your morning breakfast or anytime during the day.
Nutrition values:
Calories : 124 to 130
Why to add coriander to smoothie?
Coriander gives a sharp green color to your smoothie and adds nutritive values as well. It is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
As you know worldwide coriander is plenty in use across various cuisines and it is the most favorite herb for garnish, to add to recipe preparation and even in smoothies.
Added as an option to juice or smoothie, coriander brings an excellent flavor and most ideal for enhancing nutrition values.
Conclusion
A smoothie made with carrot, almonds and coriander is best to go. No limitations on its use. This is absolutely good in health.
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