I 've always loved fruit smoothies , but never considered adding greens and other vegetables to raise the bar. I must admit that at first , did not really look very attractive . However, since the first day I added some fresh spinach to my banana, soy milk and frozen strawberries , I was completely hooked! It has a wonderful flavor and I noticed the positive side effects immediately. They helped to reduce cravings for sweets and helped my digestion and elimination. ( Sorry , I have to raise this issue so quickly , but the safe disposal of waste , we are forced - literally speaking - to be unhealthy and unhappy ) .
Before I continue, I want to emphasize that I used to do most of my smoothies with soy milk . Today, not so much. Because soy can interfere with the natural production of hormones , I found that too much soy decreased my libido. I love my soy milk, but I like my libido more! Not everyone has the same results, and I know that other women can eat more soy . Depends on the person .
These are the benefits of drinking green smoothies :
- Green Smoothies stimulate digestion and healthy elimination.
- The cells of fruits and vegetables are decomposed by the action of liquefaction , so your body assimilates nutrients quickly.
- Green Smoothies control sugar cravings because the natural sugars found in fruits and vegetables meet our need for sweet foods . In addition, our sweet cravings are often a sign of our body that something is missing . Green smoothies fill that void .
- Green Smoothies are an easy and satisfying to include green vegetables in our diet means .
- Green Smoothies hydrate our body , making it easier to get the fluids you need every day.
- Green Smoothies provide much needed fiber .
- Green Smoothies help us to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables.
- Green smoothies provide the enzymes of raw fruits and vegetables. ( These enzymes help digest food).
- Green Smoothies help alkalize our blood pH. A high acidic pH leads to illness and disease, and drinking green smoothies neutralize this acid environment.
- Green Smoothies provide chlorophyll, which purifies the blood and is based , among other things.
- Green smoothies are rich in antioxidants, which help the body fight free radicals and toxins in our environment.
- Green Smoothies help reduce inflammation.
- Green Smoothies provide a way to include superfoods in our diet, if you 're so inclined . Throw in some chia seeds , maca powder , goji berries , aloe vera, hemp seeds , raw cacao, spirulina and blue-green algae. This is a delicious and easy to include these food nutrition and houses.
At first, I did my smoothies in a regular blender and kept everything - fresh fruits background (usually bananas) , vegetables with green leaves (spinach , kale, chard , romaine lettuce , leaves dandelion, etc. ) and frozen fruit. I also used quite frequently lawyer. If you need a bit of sweetener , I would use maple syrup , raw agave syrup or raw honey (in very small quantities) .
In the regular blender, I had to add a little liquid puree enough. I would use organic whole milk, coconut milk, almond milk , soy milk , yogurt or fresh water. ( I fell off my intake of soy milk and soy products ) . Sometimes I like to add orange / pineapple and fresh mango juice or pineapple use . For tropical green smoothies , I also like to use coconut milk in cans. There is really no end to the combinations of fruits and vegetables. Make sure you listen to your body and if you feel comfortable , make some changes next time. Certain combinations of fruits and vegetables can cause gas or bloating in some people. If you find that this is true, keep them simple green smoothies while to determine what works best for your body.
If you find that you are not enjoying your liking, or you find that you have a hard time to finish , try changing vegetables and fruits because your body may be craving variety or different nutrients. In addition , make it easy for a few days may be what your body craves . I also found less acceptable low processing green smoothies. Make sure the mixer is running enough to liquefy fruits and vegetables, and break hard fibers . If your smoothie is unattractive, try to deal more and you can enjoy it more .
It is best that you drink in the morning before eating, or after your last meal . For many people (self included), they do not sit well with a full stomach as it digests the fruit always easier on a vacuum.
Vary your fruit and vegetables to get all the benefits of the inclusion of different vitamins and minerals in your diet.
I see that there are people who can not tolerate raw spinach or raw cabbage . ( People with liver or gallbladder, in particular). Pay attention to your body signals. If this bothers you, use other vegetables.
Drink slowly . Swallow food can cause digestive problems.
Often include green smoothies in your diet, and you will be so glad you did . Try it for a month and see how you feel better .
Here's how smoothies in a regular blender, are
Start with a green vegetable. You want to stay away from the more bitter as mustard greens and arugula . I use about two cups of leaves, but you can start with less until you get used to it a little.
Add a little liquid - maybe a cup or less. Then stir until vegetables are liquefied .
Now add what looks good to you - bananas , fresh fruit , a lawyer , maybe a cucumber, a little parsley and some fruit frozen in rule ( . Strawberries , pineapple, mango , blueberries, etc. ), try use about 40 % and 60 % of fruit vegetables . This ensures a delicious green smoothie.
A little taste, only if needed. Today, I did not need to sweeten my green smoothies, but if necessary , go ahead and add a bit to your liking.
I purchased a Vitamix and my green smoothies have reached a whole new level. You can now use red beets , celery , carrots , cucumbers , apples with the skin, and fruits and vegetables that attracts me . I did not need to use a liquid, unless I want to clarify a little, or if you want to taste . (Frozen fruit can add a lot of thickness . D image up there is one of my smoothies thick . Almost " beaten " , etc. . ) Green Smoothie this morning was a ripe banana , three large kale leaves , a small red beets , lots of frozen strawberries , and a little water source . In fact, it was a beautiful red Smoothie ! I made green smoothies, they were very busy with lots of different vegetables, and I made simple, using only a few.
To facilitate easy smoothie , green, just mix 2 cups of a green leaf with 2-3 cups of fruit . I always use frozen fruit because it keeps the cold. Add a little liquid if necessary. (There are times when I prefer that simple . )
To use frozen fruit , add a handful of ice does the trick.
It is a green smoothie "busy" I have done my Vitamix :
Organic purple grapes, celery, cucumber skin , red beets , greens beet greens , rainbow chard , parsley, slice of fresh ginger, slice of fresh lemon (with skin) , and frozen strawberries . It was really delicious , both spicy and sweet at the same time . An ordinary blender could not handle it very well , but it gives you an idea of how creative you can get and how nutritious green smoothies can be .
For those who do not know , a Vitamix is a powerful mixer that can melt most fruits and vegetables. They are expensive but worth the investment in your health. With a Vitamix , you can also grind their own flour, make your own nut butters, sorbets ice cream in less than 60 seconds, and cook the soup right in the container. A worthwhile investment !
Adding green smoothies to my diet is one of the healthiest choices I ever made . My body sucks , and I think they are delicious and very satisfying.
