Fruit and vegetables smoothies are generally healthier than what a lot of people eat these days. A basic smoothie with fruits or veggies in it already contains many essential vitamins and minerals. Add to that the nutrients found in the smoothie's liquid base of fruit juice, cow's milk, soy milk, almond milk or yogurt among others.
But if you really want to really supercharge your smoothies, you will want to add highly nutritious ingredients such as protein powders, vitamin supplements, raw superfoods and superfruits. Here's a short list of very healthy ingredients that I recommend to power up the nutrition level of your healthy smoothie recipe.
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EGGS
Raw organic eggs are one of the best natural sources of protein to power up your healthy smoothie recipe. One egg can add up to eight grams of protein. It's the perfect ingredient for a filling breakfast smoothie. And if eggs are not too appealing to your taste buds, blending eggs in smoothies is a great way to consume eggs without worrying about the taste.
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
Excellent sources of healthy essential fatty acids are flaxseed oil, avocado, pumpkin seeds and coconut oil. Adding one or a combination of these sources will ensure that you have your regular consumption of the "good fats" in your diet.
PROTEIN POWDERS
It's no surprise why protein powders are really favored by a lot of people. They don't just supercharge your smoothies with a high level of protein, most protein powders contain a considerable amount of fiber per serving. Among the most popular protein powders in smoothie bars are made from whey, egg, soy and brown rice.
RAW SUPERFOODS
Adding raw superfoods to your smoothies is a great way to boost your body's immune system. You can add superfoods such as spinach, broccoli, kale and pumpkin to supercharge your smoothies. You'll be assured you get your regular dose of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants.
SUPERFRUITS
Superfruits such as mangosteen, acai and goji berries are power packed with amazing antioxidants that detoxifies the body and boosts the immune system. These fruits also contain a high concentration of phytonutrients that generally improves your well-being.
HEALTHY SPICES
Spices are not just for flavoring. Spices contain a high level of antioxidants. Add one kind or a combination of spices to effectively boost the antioxidant level of your smoothie recipe. The spices that I recommend for smoothies for both their taste and health benefits are nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. Another spice that works wonders to your health is turmeric. Turmeric is an ideal spice to increase your smoothie's nutrient level without overpowering the taste.
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