6 months ago

#Repost @clevelandclinic
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What are the healthiest things to put in a smoothie? 🥤

1️⃣Fruit.
Fruit is a great source of vitamins, minerals and heart-healthy antioxidants.

Great fruits to try in your smoothie include:

Apples.
Bananas.
Blueberries.
Cantaloupe.
Kiwis.
Mangoes.
Oranges.
Peaches.
Pineapples.
Strawberries.
Raspberries.
Grapes.
Pears.
Blackberries.

2️⃣Veggies.
Fresh veggies are a perfect smoothie addition — they’re an awesome source of vitamins and minerals with very few calories.

Try mixing in:

Red beets.
Bok choy.
Carrots.
Celery (with leaves).
Shredded cabbage.
Zucchini.
Cucumber.
Cauliflower.

3️⃣Protein.
Pack multiple servings of protein, a great energy source, into each smoothie. This will stabilize your blood sugar and keep you full.

Great protein options include:

Whey or pea protein powder.
Greek yogurt.
Nuts and nut butters.
Hemp and chia seeds and ground flaxseed.
Soft or silken tofu.

4️⃣Liquids.
If you want to add liquid to your smoothie, rethink juice.

Try these more nutritious alternatives:

Unflavored skim or 1% cow’s milk or non-dairy alternatives (like unsweetened soy milk): They provide calcium and vitamin D.
Unsweetened almond milk: It’s higher in calcium and lower in calories than cow’s milk or soy milk.
Green tea: It’s rich in antioxidants.
Water or ice: H2O is nature’s best hydrator.

5️⃣Spices, extracts and powders.
Spices add flavor to your smoothie without the calories of honey and other sweeteners.

For some additional pizzazz, try adding these flavors:

Almond extract.
Cayenne.
Cinnamon.
Grated fresh ginger.
Nutmeg.
Powdered peanut butter.
Unsweetened cocoa powder.
Vanilla extract.

6️⃣Spirulina.
Hailed as a superfood, spirulina is a type of blue-green sea algae. In dried powder form, it’s also a nutrient powerhouse. Spirulina offers a ton of nutrient density without packing in the calories and sugar.

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