Whether you're constantly on the go or just looking to spice up your diet, smoothies make great meal replacements. By choosing the right ingredients, you can greatly boost your intake of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in a healthy and tasty way. Here are eight tips for making incredibly delicious smoothies that include nutrient-dense foods from many of the major food groups. All you need is a blender!
Follow the Milky Way
Milk is a common and convenient base for smoothies and a great way to add some calcium and vitamin D to your diet. Calcium is essential for bone health and proper functioning of nerves, muscles, and blood vessels while vitamin D is necessary for proper absorption of calcium. You can use cow's milk or fortified almond, coconut, or soy milk. It all depends on your personal preference.
Say Yes to Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt is an excellent way to power up your smoothies with muscle-building protein and probiotics. Protein is essential for maintaining healthy muscles and bones (click here for more non-meat protein-rich food sources). Probiotics improve digestive health and boost immunity. Greek yogurt is also high in calcium and contains just as much potassium as a banana but with less sugar.
Make Room for Fruits
Fruits are a must-have in smoothies as they are incredibly rich in vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting antioxidants. While some fruits like banana and avocado are great for giving smoothies a creamy texture, others like...
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Saturday, June 29th 2013 at 1:08AM
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