Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to get more greens and nutrients into your diet. And while you may be wary of adding a large amount of liquid to your diet, in this case, smoothies are actually a good thing. Not only do smoothies add beneficial nutrients to your diet but they are also delicious and portable. If you are someone that is going to be constantly on the move and want to load up on nutrients, this is a great way to do it. If you are someone who wants to try a new way of eating and is looking for something delicious to eat, then smoothies are a great choice for you. We’ve broken down the five most popular types of smoothies on the market and talked about the different options you have. We’ve also put together some recipes so that you can start experimenting with your favorite smoothie combinations.
Types of Smoothies
Fruit Smoothies
Smoothies are often just fruit mixed with milk. This is a great option if you like to eat fruit, but don’t want to eat a whole fruit. Fruit smoothies allow you to sneak in a little more fruit than you might otherwise be able to have without being overwhelmed by the fruit flavor. This also has the benefit of including some fiber, as there is always fiber in the fruit.
However, if you do this, make sure to use low-fat milk and not whole milk. Whole milk, like dairy, is high in fat and calories and could be detrimental to your weight-loss efforts. Low-fat milk, on the other hand, is lower in calories and fat, making it a healthier choice. You can add other things to a fruit smoothie, including yogurt, nut milk, and even nut butter. When adding these ingredients, keep the fruit to the front of the blender. A study conducted at the University of Illinois, found that adding different types of fruits to a smoothie was linked to differences in energy intake during the day.
Participants who consumed a smoothie with high amounts of orange juice consumed about 9% less of their daily calorie intake that those who drank a smoothie with low amounts of orange juice. The researchers suggested that this is because orange juice was thought to be a healthy drink but the participants ended up consuming more calories from the other fruits than they would have from the orange juice itself.
Vegetable Smoothies
Most vegetable smoothies will have two parts — a base (that’s the plant based part) and then some form of fruit that can be added to the top. The base contains a wide variety of different vegetables, depending on your tastes. To help you choose the best vegetable base, we have provided you with a short list of our favorite bases. If you are unsure what to use, a little online research will be all you need to find out what your ideal base is.
Base vegetable example: kale, spinach, cucumber
Base vegetable example: broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower
When choosing a base vegetable, look for one that is high in fiber and filled with nutrients. This will help your smoothie to have a nutritional boost and fill you up faster. If you’re looking to boost the nutrient value, you can add leafy greens to your base. If you want a more mild flavor, look for leafy greens with a lower amount of nutrients. Leafy greens tend to be lower in calories than other types of vegetables. Adding the fruit to your smoothie can have a great impact on how your smoothie tastes. This is because the base base tends to be a bit sweet in flavor. The sweetness can be offset with the fruit, allowing you to create a smoothie with the desired amount of sweetness and flavor.
Here are a few tips to get you started on vegetable smoothies: Add a pinch of cinnamon to create a sweet flavor. Cinnamon is great for balancing sweet flavor with savory. If you are looking to sweeten your base vegetable, add fruits that are low in sugar, or opt for fruit with a sweeter taste. Bananas, pineapple, and apples are all great options for this. Use a base vegetable and add fruit to your smoothie. Use leafy greens and citrus fruits to balance out the sweet flavors in the vegetable smoothie. If you want a sweet and creamy smoothie, add a few cubes of ice to your base vegetable. This will create a cool contrast to the sweetness from the fruit. Adding ice to your vegetable smoothie is simple, but it will have a big impact on how your smoothie tastes. To get an icy result, try adding just a few cubes to your base vegetable.
The amount you use will depend on your desired consistency. You can also create a thicker result by adding an extra handful of ice. Make sure you measure the consistency of your smoothie before adding any ice to it. If you don’t have any ice cubes, try frozen fruit instead.