Worth Giving A Whirl The Mix-And-Match Smoothie

When creating healthy, and nutritious smoothies, it is important to select the perfect combination of fruits and/or vegetables, to enjoy a flavour-balanced and nutrient-rich snack or meal. Blending real fruits and vegetables is a quick and convenient way to increase your daily intake of valuable nutrients. Real fruit and vegetable smoothies are satisfying and offer multiple health benefits. Smoothies also offer a natural alternative to a powdery shakes.

By mixing and matching ingredients, varied smoothie recipes are endless. Smoothie recipes can be customized according to your preferred taste and nutritional needs. Whether you are looking for an iron-rich, leafy green smoothie or a delicious, anti-oxidant rich berry smoothie – here are some helpful pointers to create a delicious and healthy smoothie recipes :

·         Start With Fruit – Fruit are considered a super-food, and are delicious, sweet and natural treat. By using IQF frozen fruit sachets, you will benefit from high nutrient content and will save on cost and reduce preparation time. You will also be able to enjoy seasonal fruits throughout the year.

·         Add Some Greens – Adding green, leafy vegetables like kale or spinach to your smoothie, will give your recipe a nutritional boost and appetising colour. If you’re trying this mix and match smoothie for the first time, we recommend that you start with spinach and be sure to remove the stems Kale has a stronger flavour and the stems are quite bitter.

·         Include Some Protein – Adding plain Greek yogurt or a scoop of protein powder to the smoothies will satisfy your appetite and keep you fuller for longer. 

·         Add Healthy Fats – Adding a small amount of flax, chia seeds, nut butter or avocado, will offer you a slow release of energy throughout the day.

·         Add Liquid – Stick to unsweetened plant-based milk or whole dairy milk rather than juice, as you have ample sweetness from the fruit already. 

·         Boost with Flavor Add-Ins – Last but not least, you can take your smoothie to the next level by adding natural flavorants like vanilla extract, lemon zest, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and more!

If you’re looking for a healthy lifestyle, including nutritious smoothies in your daily diet will offer you a convenient and nutritious snack or meal alternative.  With so many wonderful varieties and flavour combinations, mixing and matching has never been more fun!

About the Author:

This blog is written by Adira Khan who is associated with Life Smoothies. She is an IT specialist and love to lead a healthy lifestyle. With his demanding job leading a healthy lifestyle and following healthy eating provides the needed elements to stay focused and help to get those creative juices to flow.