Smoothies are the new go to meal. You can energize your body, especially if you replace a heavy breakfast with a nutritious vitamin packed smoothie. Depending on what you put in your smoothie you can eventually improve your overall health. Here are three smoothie recipes you might want to try (Green, Red and Pink) along with their benefits.
1- Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
* spinach
* celery
* green apple (core removed)
* fresh ginger root (the size of a quarter)
* raw honey or stevia (optional) natural sweetener
* whey protein powder
Benefits of ingredients-
* green apple is high in fiber
* spinach lowers the risk of cancer and is a great source of iron
* celery is a natural diuretic
* ginger is awesome for circulation, inflammation and is a natural pain reliever
* protein powder is a great source of protein that helps rebuild muscle while keeping your appetite satisfied
2- Red Smoothie
Ingredients:
* beet root
* raspberries
* fresh turmeric
* ginger
* raw honey or stevia natural sweetener
* whey protein powder
Benefits of ingredients-
* beet roots are great at preventing coronary artery disease, strokes, lowers cholesterol and contains vitamins B3, B5, B6
* raspberries are full of antioxidants, iron, phytonutrients, fiber, magnesium, potassium, zinc just to name a few
* turmeric has antibacterial properties, is a anti-inflammatory and helps detoxify your liver
* ginger is awesome for circulation, inflammation and is a natural pain reliever
* powder is a great source of protein that helps rebuild muscle while keeping your appetite satisfied
3- Pink Smoothie
Ingredients:
* strawberries
* kale
* raw honey or stevia natural sweetener
* cayenne powder (very little needed)
* whey protein powder
Benefits of ingredients:
* strawberries lower homosysteine levels which prevents damage to the inner lining of the arteries, great source of fiber, excellent for diabetics because it helps regulate blood sugar
* kale has a low caloric content, contains vitamins- A, K, C, B6, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Potassium, Magnesium, helps body to rid body of free radicals, lowers blood pressure
* cayenne powder helps speed up metabolism
* powder is a great source of protein that helps rebuild muscle while keeping your appetite satisfied
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