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Fruit Smoothie Recipes: Healthy Smoothies for Diabetics

You may think that smoothies are sweet concoctions that diabetics should avoid at all cost, and you would be wrong. Even if you have diabetes, you can still enjoy all the benefits of a healthy smoothie. You'll find many diabetic-friendly smoothie recipes that are low in carbohydrates and fats yet high in vitamins, minerals and proteins. Be sure to use whole fruits to get the maximum benefits out of healthy smoothies for diabetics.

We have a number of smoothie recipes below that call for fruits. These recipes are diabetic-friendly for the following reasons:

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  1. They do not include refined sugar
  2. These recipes use fresh or frozen whole fruits. Fruits are high in dietary fiber and they contain complex carbohydrates.
  3. Some smoothie recipes contain flax seed or wheat germ. These super foods help keep blood sugar at normal levels.
  4. These smoothies are low-calorie and low in carbohydrates. Diabetics and non-diabetics alike can enjoy these healthy smoothies.

Fruit Smoothie Recipes: Healthy Smoothies for Diabetics

To enjoy the following recipes, combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve and enjoy!

Strawberry & Banana Breakfast Smoothie

  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 3/4 cup low-fat yogurt
  • 1/2 cup silken tofu
  • 1 small banana
  • 1-1/4 cups strawberries, preferably frozen
  • 1/2 cup crushed ice

Blueberry & Banana Smoothie

  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 3/4 cup low-fat yogurt
  • 1/2 cup silken tofu
  • 1 banana, peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup crushed ice

Banana Smoothie

  • 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced (preferably frozen)
  • 1/4 cup low-fat vanilla or fruit yogurt
  • 2 cups low-fat milk
  • 2 tbsp wheat germ or oat bran
  • Ground nutmeg to taste (optional)

Mixed Berry Smoothie

  • 1 cup frozen berries of your choice
  • 1/4 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
  • 1 tbsp malted milk powder
  • 2 tsp wheat germ or oat bran
  • 1 egg or egg substitute (optional)

Green Smoothie for Diabetics

  • 2 cups water
  • 2-3 cups lightly packed baby spinach leaves (preferably organic)
  • 1 pear
  • 1/2 to 1 banana
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • 1-2 tbsp chia seeds (soak in 2 cups water for a while)

TIP: Chia seeds are high in fiber, calcium, protein, antioxidants and omega-3. You can buy them at health stores.

Strawberry Flax Smoothie

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 3 tbsp flax meal
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Fruit Smoothie Recipes: Healthy Smoothies for Diabetics

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Healthy Fruit Smoothies and Their Benefits

We are recommended to have our five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Adhering to this requirement means eating a bowl of salad and having fruit with every meal, a task which most of us find quite daunting. Smoothies provide a great way to make us eat healthy. All we have to do is mix together the servings of fruits and vegetables with some liquid, and drink it.

Because of the ingredients they contain, healthy fruit smoothies are full of vitamins and minerals which are essential for good health. There is no limit to the kind of fruit or fruit combination's that you can come up with; they can be simple or exotic. The choice largely depends on taste and nutritional needs. Using fresh or frozen ones does not matter much since they still have the same nutrients. People may vary in their tastes but some fruits are more commonly used than others. Three of the most popular are bananas, blueberries and strawberries.

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Bananas are great when mixed with nuts or peanut butter. The result is a very creamy drink which is a favorite for many. To make this banana smoothie, you have to mix 2 medium bananas with raw nuts, vanilla stevia and 1 pear with a half cup of water into a blender and blend for 20 seconds. In less than a minute, a healthy beverage can be enjoyed. This drink is full of potassium, a mineral which has been to help in maintaining a healthy circulatory system and is used in the proper functioning of muscles. It also regulates the acid levels in the stomach and lowers the risk of developing stomach ulcers. The fiber content aids in digestion as well.

Healthy Fruit Smoothies and Their Benefits

Blueberries are one of nature's most powerful antioxidants and their benefits are numerous. This fruit prevents urinary tract infections, prevents macular degeneration of the eyes, slows down aging, promotes brain function, prevents constipation, aids in digestion, prevents and cures cancer and boosts the immune system. This is due to the antibiotic properties of blueberries as well as the carotenoids and flavonoids contained in them, along with vitamins, zinc, phosphorus and selenium. If you want to achieve these benefits, try blending 1 banana and 1 cup of blueberries with vanilla stevia, lemon juice, a cup of water and ice cubes. You can then enjoy your glasses of blueberry-flavored healthy fruits smoothies.

Among the three top fruit ingredients, strawberries are perhaps the most well-known. An easy-to-make smoothie recipe calls for 1 banana, 1cup strawberries, vanilla stevia, a teaspoon of lemon juice, a cup of water and ice cubes. Because strawberry is very versatile, other fruits can be added to this basic mixture. Strawberries are good for the heart. It lowers the level of bad cholesterol and raises the level of the good ones. It regulates blood pressure and keeps it normal. Aside from these properties, the fruit contains antioxidants that combat cell damage. What's more, it is very low in calories and has no cholesterol and sodium.

These healthy fruit smoothies indeed provide us with what our bodies needs. We must be thankful that being fit is within anybody's reach, if only we are willing to commit to living a healthy lifestyle.

Healthy Fruit Smoothies and Their Benefits

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6 Healthy Banana Smoothie Recipes

Are you a smoothie lover? Looking for some new smoothie recipes that use bananas? If so, I would like to share 6 of my favorite banana flavored smoothie recipes with you.

Why are banana smoothies good for you? Bananas are high in potassium and low in sodium making them the ideal healthy fruit. Bananas are great for reducing depression, achieving bone and intestinal health, and for regulating high blood pressure.

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All of these smoothie recipes use bananas, along with some additional ingredients. If you are looking to cut calories, you can substitute the milk with skim milk, or the ice cream with low-fat yogurt.

6 Healthy Banana Smoothie Recipes

If you like your smoothies really sweet, try adding 1-2 tablespoons of honey to your recipe. I always serve my smoothies in a chilled glass but you can serve them any way that you like. You can drink them straight from the glass, use a straw or eat them with a spoon. It is best to always serve your smoothies immediately.

Banana Mango

1 c. cubed peeled ripe mango
3/4 c. sliced ripe banana
2/3 c. milk
1 tsp. honey
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Combine all of the above ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana

1 medium banana
1 1/4 c. milk
1 c. chocolate ice cream
1/4 c. creamy peanut butter

Cut the banana into 1" pieces. Wrap pieces in foil and freeze. Unwrap the banana pieces. In blender container combine banana, milk, chocolate ice cream and peanut butter. Cover and blend until smooth.

Blueberry Nana

5 oz. Frozen blueberries
2 bananas
2 c. ice
1 c. water

Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

Kiwi Banana

1 c. milk
2 scoops vanilla ice-cream
1 ripe banana, sliced
2 Kiwi fruit, peeled and finely diced

Blend the milk, ice-cream, and banana together in a blender till smooth. Add the Kiwi fruit, blend briefly, then pour into glasses.

Banana Cantaloupe

1/2 sliced cantaloupe melon
1 peeled banana
1 c. vanilla ice cream
1 tbsp. honey

Mix all of the above ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth.

Boysenberry and Banana

3/4 c. boysenberries
1/2 c. low-fat boysenberry yogurt or vanilla yogurt
1/2 banana, sliced
1/2 c. grape juice

Add all ingredients to a blender and puree until well blended (about 1 minute).

6 Healthy Banana Smoothie Recipes

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Healthy and Nutritious Protein Shake and Smoothie Recipes

Here are a few recipes for awesome protein shakes and smoothies that are tasty, healthy and nutritious.  Always remember that a proper nutrition plan is key to your bodybuilding and fitness workouts.

Orange Julius Protein Shake

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  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 scoop vanilla whey powder
  • 6 to 8 ice cubes

Optional:  Add egg yolk for extra protein and richness

Healthy and Nutritious Protein Shake and Smoothie Recipes

Directions:  Blend all ingredients before adding ice. Serve immediately.

Peanut Butter Banana 'n' Honey (High Calorie)

  • 1 banana
  • 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter (with hand-blended oil, like Adams brand)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 scoops protein of choice (vanilla is good)
  • 6 ice cubes

Optional:  Make it chocolate banana by adding 1/2 teaspoon of cocoa powder and using chocolate flavored whey

Directions:  Add milk and honey to blender and blend; add protein and blend until smooth. Add room temperature banana in chunks, plus peanut butter and blend well.

Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie

  • 2 kiwi's skinned and sliced
  • 6 frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 cup white grape juice
  • 1/2 cup yogurt, plain
  • 1 scoop tropical type whey protein
  • 5 ice cubes

Directions:  Add fruit and blend; then blend in yogurt and add white grape and combine well. Add whey protein, blend again and then finish with ice for consistency desired.

Exotic Mango Smoothie

  • 1 scoop tropical flavor protein (Max Muscle pineapple or mango, or other) or vanilla
  • 1 large mango diced and chilled
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup Russian whole milk yogurt + 1 tsp vanilla (or 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream)
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom or cinnamon
  • 6 ice cubes

Directions: Blend OJ, yogurt, banana until mixed. Add ice cubes, mango and continue blending. Add cinnamon or cardamom - it's amazing!

Berry Blast 'n' Banana

  • 1/2 cup red raspberries
  • 1/2 cup strawberries (frozen)
  • 4-6 blackberries - fresh
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1 banana
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Whey protein vanilla
  • 1/2 cup ice

Directions: Blend yogurt with blackberries and raspberries. Before adding ice, push through sieve (sifter) to rid the mix of blackberry and raspberry seeds. Put back in blender, add protein, banana and ice and blend.

Strawberry Soy or Rice Milk Shake

  • 6 to 8 fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup soy milk or rice milk
  • 1/2 cup strawberry yogurt or soy ice cream (any flavor you like)
  • 6 ice cubes
  • Soy protein (or whey)

Directions: Add milk type you're using, and blend with protein. Add yogurt and berries and blend. Add ice cubes and froth.

Orchard Fruit Smoothie

  • 8 fresh cherries, pitted
  • 5 slices of nectarine or peach (fresh w/ juice)
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1 cup milk (nonfat to 2 percent)
  • 1 scoop vanilla whey or non-flavored plain whey protein

Directions:  Blend the fresh cherries and nectarine with milk, add banana, whey and finish with strawberries to make shake iced.

Chocolate Banana

  • 1 to 1.5 bananas frozen and cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons of favorite chocolate syrup or melted semi-sweet chunks
  • 1/2 cup yogurt or 1 scoop vanilla bean ice cream (if not on diet)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 to 2 scoops chocolate or vanilla whey protein

Directions: Combine chocolate with milk until combined; add ice cream, whey and blend. Add banana chunks and blend until they make a frozen frothy treat.

Dieter's Fruity Whey Protein Smoothie Recipe

  • 1 banana cut into chucks
  • 1 or 2 scoops of whey protein( according to the brand)
  • 3 large strawberries
  • 1/4 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 of skim milk
  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 1/2 cup of yogurt

Directions:  Blend the banana with the milk, ice, protein and yogurt until a slushy texture is formed. Add the strawberries and blueberries and blend till slushy. Blending the fruit last will keep it suspended in ice and fresh.   

Trail Mix Smoothie

  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 banana cut into chucks
  • 1 or 2 scoops of whey protein( according to the brand)
  • 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 cup plain or peach yogurt
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes

Directions: Blend almonds in food processor or grinder until dust or small chunks. Add raisins and blend until very well chopped. Next, add banana, whey protein, milk, and ice cubes until a smooth texture is formed. Make sure the almonds and raisins are well blending.

Coffee Boost Smoothie 

  • 1 cup of coffee chilled
  • 1 tsp of sugar, honey, or chocolate syrup( to flavor to yoru liking)
  • 1 banana cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup of whole milk

Starbucks Coffee Smoothie Recipe

  • 1 bottle of Starbucks Coffee drink
  • 1 banana cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup vanilla or coffee ice cream + 1 scoop whey (or use yogurt and whey if dieting)
  • 6 ice cubes

Directions: Blend coffee with whey protein, then add ice cream, and banana until well blended. 1 cup of milk may also be added with ice cubes for a slushy texture. Because Starbucks Coffee bottled drinks are sweetened, don't add more.

Healthy and Nutritious Protein Shake and Smoothie Recipes

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Pick A Healthy Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Sipping your favorite strawberry smoothie on a very stifling day would be a great thing to do. Savoring its rich, fruity, and refreshing taste will certainly make your day splendid. It is also a great thing to know that this kind of beverage does not only offer great thirst-quenching taste but also nutrients which are proven to be highly beneficial to your health. For one, strawberries are loaded with vitamin C which fights against immune system infections such as influenza. Aside from that, strawberries are also packed with other nutrients and antioxidants which get rid of cancer-building free radicals. With the health benefits that a strawberry fruit can provide, taking strawberry smoothies on a regular basis is a great idea. Take a look at these healthy and tasty smoothie treats below and choose a particular recipe for strawberry smoothie that you would like to make at home.

Strawberry Day Dream Smoothie

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In order to make this very refreshing strawberry smoothie, you will have to obtain first 10 large fresh strawberries, 250-ml strawberry yoghurt, 1 chopped banana, and a splash of orange juice. After gathering and preparing all the ingredients, you are ready to put all the fruits into a blender or a smoothie maker. After that, add the yoghurt and orange juice into the mixture then blend for 45 seconds to 1 minute and chill it inside your fridge for an hour. After doing all that, you can enjoy your Strawberry Day Dream Smoothie. This smoothie recipe is good for 2 servings.

Pick A Healthy Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

The taste of strawberries coupled with hints of banana and orange will surely refresh you. The presence of these fruits mixed with yoghurt intensifies its richness and smooth texture. Share this healthy and delicious smoothie treat with a friend and enjoy its refreshing and fruity taste.

Strawberry Orange Crush Smoothie

Making a Strawberry Orange Crush Smoothie is just so easy. First, you have to obtain 10 pieces of strawberries, 1 medium-sized cup of fresh orange juice, ¼ orange, and 6 ice cubes. After preparing every ingredient, chop 8 pieces of strawberries in halves and leave the other 2 for the garnishing part. You will also have to peel and slice the ¼ piece of orange fruit. After that, you will simply have to place all ingredients into a blender or a smoothie maker then blend until smooth.

This strawberry smoothie recipe is good for 2 servings. Fill 2 glasses with this Strawberry Orange Splash Smoothie and use the remaining 2 pieces of strawberries for garnishing. Share this fruity and vitamin-rich strawberry smoothie and enjoy each sip.

Classic Strawberry Fruit Smoothie

Making a Classic Strawberry Fruit Smoothie requires you 2 large bananas, 200-ml pure apple juice, and 10 pieces strawberries (can be fresh or frozen). After having the ingredients ready, chop each banana into 4 parts. After that, combine all ingredients into a blender or a smoothie maker then blend until smooth. This smoothie recipe is good for 2 servings. Drink with a friend while catching up with each other and take pleasure in savoring its taste.

I hope by now you have decided which recipe for strawberry smoothie you would want to make first. All 3 strawberry smoothie recipes listed above certainly have great tastes and are undeniably great for the body. Enjoy each strawberry smoothie and keep living healthy and happy.

Pick A Healthy Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

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Healthy Fruit Smoothie Recipe

Who doesn't love a fruit smoothie? How about a healthy one that has a taste that cannot be beat? You can stop your search today because this smoothie recipe has it all.

This healthy fruit smoothie recipe is chopped full of wholesome fruit pieces and the sweet taste of honey. Blend one up today.

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Ingredients:

Healthy Fruit Smoothie Recipe

  • 1 cup plain flavored fat free yogurt
  • ½ cup crushed ice
  • 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
  • ½ cup watermelon, cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup strawberries cut into halves
  • ½ cup mango, cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup peaches, cut into small cubes
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup almonds, crushed

Toppings:

  • Fat free cool whip
  • Couple sprigs fresh mint

To Make:

Frozen fruit may be substituted for this recipe, however fresh fruit will provide the best taste for these smoothies.

Before making your smoothie, cut up the watermelon, strawberries, mango, and peaches according to the directions listed above. Then, in a small bowl, combine all the fruit pieces and the honey together.

Make sure all the pieces are covered by the honey. Let fruit mixture chill in refrigerator for at least half an hour. Remove the fruit bowl from the refrigerator and let it stand for 10 minutes. Combine the fat free yogurt, apple juice, and crushed ice into a blender.

Blend this mixture for less than one minute before adding the fruit. Add the fruit and honey mixture to the liquid in the blender. Add vanilla and blend on high until all the fruit is mixed well.

Remove blender from the base and pour smoothie mixture into tall milkshake glasses. Top off each of the smoothies with a dollop of fat free cool whip. Then sprinkle crushed almonds on top of the cool whip.

A sprig of mint on the side of the glass completes this refreshing, healthy smoothie. This recipe is for two servings.

Healthy Fruit Smoothie Recipe

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Fruit Smoothie Recipe For a Healthy Breakfast

Losing and controlling your weight is an ongoing conversation with so many people everyday. Studies by leading nutritionists all have say, eat a well balanced diet that includes:

Protein
Fruits and Vegetables
Good carbohydrates
Low intake of fat

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Eaten regularly, and in the right amounts, this diet will slow digestion which in turn increases metabolism. This healthy combination of foods promotes a diet rich with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which all help control disease while promoting healthy skin and bones.

Fruit Smoothie Recipe For a Healthy Breakfast

Fruits and vegetables also help cleanse our body through a process known as detoxification. Detoxification is the natural metabolic process the human body employs to clean the toxins out of the system which, in turn, promotes a overall health. The challenge for many is they do not have the detailed knowledge they believe is required to build menus that include all of these components for tasty meals.

By now everyone has heard the quote that "breakfast is the most important meal of the day". Still many people tend to skip breakfast because they are bored with the same old cereals, or don't want to take the time to scramble an egg. Or, almost as bad, they hit the drive through on the way to work and pick up a sausage, egg, and cheese cholesterol bomb only to find they are tired and lethargic and hungry half way to lunch.

On the other hand making a sensible breakfast part of the morning routine has been shown to help lose weight and promote general overall health because of the additional calcium, fruits, and fiber in the diet.

Fruit Smoothies are a sensible and increasingly popular breakfast drink that are easy to make, delicious, and are a great source of the nutrients we all need such as proteins, omega 3's and vitamins to both boost our immune system and promote general overall health.

Low-fat milk, soy milk and yogurts are all dairy products to mix well with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables to render meals that taste great, are good for you and are surprisingly low cost as well. The fruits and vegetables ingredients can be fresh or frozen and you can add healthy meal supplements like Mila to your recipe as well

Here is a fruit smoothie recipe you might like to try for breakfast or a snack that will help you jump control your weight and improve your overall health. This recipe includes an ounce of "Mila" chia seed for additional benefits.

Cranberry Delight Smoothie Recipe
1 cup of cold low-fat cranberry juice
1 medium orange (peeled, sections only)
1 medium banana (cut in pieces)
1 cup of cold strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup low-fat yogurt (you can choose: vanilla, strawberry, orange, banana or plain)
1 ounce Mila chia seed
Ice about 8-12 cubes

In your blender mix all the ingredients, starting with about 6 ice cubes. Sometimes if you are using frozen strawberries or the orange is very juicy, you won't need as many ice cubes, so you can add more if you like and blend to your favorite consistency.

Fruit Smoothie Recipe For a Healthy Breakfast

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Healthy smoothies prepared from fruit smoothie recipes are surprisingly healthy drinks that can give a lot of the nutrients we need in our daily diets.

Supercharge Your Healthy Smoothie Recipe

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.

Supercharge Your Healthy Smoothie Recipe

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.

Supercharge Your Healthy Smoothie Recipe

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Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss - Healthy Smoothie Recipes To Help You Lose Weight

Smoothie recipes for weight loss is among the several key phrases that take the first of a lot of search engines upon searching for weight loss tips. Because of the people's desire to lose weight and wear size 0 dresses featured by Vogue or other famous fashion magazines, they are always on the look out for diet programs that would help them shed off those unwanted fats at the same time enjoy the food they are eating. Fortunately, they found what they were looking for in smoothies.

Smoothies are blended and chilled fresh fruits that are added with crushed ice, honey, frozen fruit, or syrup. Their consistency is similar to milk shake but is thicker than a slush drink. Moreover, they are usually consumed by health and body conscious individuals.

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On the other hand, the craze for weight loss lead smoothies to be sold in restaurants, coffee shops and supermarkets (for pre-bottled versions). However, together with its growing market is the increasing number of people wondering if these fresh fruit smoothies can certainly help them in losing weight?

With the fact that smoothies are blended and chilled fresh fruits, they contain less fat and carbohydrates, making them best friends for dieters. Other than that, since they have less fat content, dieters can drink smoothies as much as they want without having to worry about gaining weight. Moreover, they help in increasing metabolism; thus, you can ensure a regular digestion and they are responsible for the mobilization of subcutaneous fat, which are stored in your skin and muscles.

Indeed, smoothies for weight loss are effective. However, what are these miraculous ingredients that help dieters lose weight?

As I mentioned earlier, fruits and vegetables are the typical ingredients for smoothies, and because of these ingredients, the smoothies are rich in fibers, carbohydrates, vitamins A, C, and E, antioxidants, beta carotene and a lot more nutrients and minerals that are beneficial to your health. With all these substances in your smoothie, you are guaranteed of a body that is free from cardiovascular diseases and digestion irregularities.

Unfortunately though, smoothies contain substances that help increase your metabolism and regularity of digestion, which are necessary to lose weight, but they don't work a miracle by shedding off the unwanted fat instantly. These smoothie recipes for weight loss will not melt all the unwanted fats right away; you have to partner it with exercise and eating a healthy balanced diet. If you think that consuming smoothies alone will give you a size 6 body, then you are mistaken. Just like any other weight loss programs, exercise and healthy, balanced diet are also needed.

Let me remind you that if you want the healthy smoothies, prepare them yourself. Avoid buying them from the grocery store as they contain preservative that in some way or another can cause weight gain. Preparing them is simple. All you need are blender and the ingredients. Once you put all the ingredient in the blender, within a few minutes, you can have your own healthy drink.

Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss - Healthy Smoothie Recipes To Help You Lose Weight

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Healthy Valentine's Day Treats For the Little Ones

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, which means that its time to whip up some creative treats for you and the kids. While Valentine's Day is always associated with sweet treats such as chocolate and candy, you can create some yummy treats for the kids while still keeping it on the healthy side.

Valentine's Day Kabobs

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One way you can let the children indulge in a special Valentine's Day treat, without losing nutritional value is by making Fruit Kabobs with Yogurt Dip. You can buy red or pink plastic skewers and then load them up with strawberries, cherries, watermelon and red seedless grapes. You can use a tiny heart shaped cookie cutter for the berries and watermelon to add to the festive look. Low-fat vanilla yogurt works well as a dip and strawberry yogurt would be perfect with your theme.

Here's another nutritious treat idea for your favorite little Valentines. For breakfast on this special day, make heart shaped muffins. You won't need a special muffin pan either. Just fill your muffin liners with the batter and then press a piece of tin foil, rolled to 1/2inch thick between the muffin liner and the pan to shape the muffin liner into a heart.

Here's one that's a bit different:

Strawberry Roll-ups

You will need: 4 (6 inch) soft tortilla shells
Low-fat Strawberry cream cheese
4 T Strawberry jam

Spread the cream cheese evenly across each tortilla. Add 1 T of strawberry jam, spread down the center. Fold in the edges of the tortilla, about two inches. Now roll the tortilla up- jelly roll style. Slice into 2-inch bites for the perfect Valentines Day snack.

Mini- Fruit Smoothies for Valentine's Day

Little ones enjoy fruit smoothies, so why not serve them on Valentine's Day to show your kids how much you appreciate them- in a nutritious, tasty way. They're so easy to make, you'll find yourself making up a batch even when it's not a special day. Simply combine a blend of fruits in your blender, with a little fruit juice added for liquid. You can serve them in decorated Dixie cups for little hands and embellish them with cocktail umbrellas for a special touch.

In staying with the theme of the day, use mostly red fruits and juice. Strawberries and raspberries are excellent options and you can mix in bananas without changing the color scheme. Apple juice combines well with the berries for your liquid.
Jell-O Hearts- Without the Sugar and Dyes

Little ones love Jell-O, but as a Mom you stress about all that sugar and artificial coloring. Try this instead for a nutritious option:

Boil 1 cup of water, add ½ cup of grape juice and 1 packet of unflavored gelatin. Stir until dissolved. After it cools slightly, add another ½ cup of grape juice. Pour into heart shaped molds and refrigerate until firm. If you don't have heart shaped molds, you can pour the gelatin mixture into a baking pan and then cut out heart shapes with a cookie cutter after it is firm.

These treats will add some special touches to Valentine's Day for you and your kids. You can make them as a surprise or the children can partake in the fun!

Healthy Valentine's Day Treats For the Little Ones

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5 Healthy Valentine Snacks You Can Make For Your Sweetheart

Valentine's Day doesn't have to be just about roses and boxes of chocolate. You can surprise your sweetheart with some healthy valentine snacks this year that not only good for him or her, but also delicious. Here are five healthy snack ideas that are perfect for Valentine's Day.

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

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Combine ripe strawberries with dark chocolate for a healthy, yet indulgent Valentine snack. Start with large, ripe strawberries. Melt some dark chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave. Dip the strawberries halfway into the dark chocolate. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off, and then place them on some wax paper to allow the chocolate to harden.

Heart Shaped Grilled Cheese Sandwich

For these cute grilled cheese sandwiches, layer a piece of low fat cheese between two slices of wheat bread. Use a large heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the sandwich into a heart. Spray a hot pan with a non-stick cooking spray and add the sandwich. Grill it until it is golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted. These sandwiches are a perfect snack on their own, or serve them with a cup of tomato soup for a light lunch.

Cupid's Arrows

This snack also makes an attractive appetizer. Start by washing some grape or cherry tomatoes and cutting some low-fat mozzarella cheese into cubes. Thread them on some kabob sticks, alternating the tomatoes and the cheese. Lay the "arrows" on a platter and drizzle with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar to finish off. Even cupid could not resist this Mediterranean inspired snack.

Valentine's Day Smoothie

This very-berry and pink smoothie makes a great midday snack or even a filling breakfast. Start by adding some low-fat strawberry to your blender. Toss in some frozen berries (we like strawberries) and a frozen banana if you'd like. Add a little orange juice and blend on high until well mixed. Pour the smoothie into tall glasses and top with a little low-calorie whipped topping, a strawberry and a Hershey's kiss.

Jello Hearts

These jello hearts are always a favorite with the kids. Prepare a package of strawberry yellow according to package directions. If you'd like, you can fold in a few finely chopped strawberries at the end. Pour the jello mixture into a baking dish and allow it to harden. Use heart shaped cookie cutters to cut hearts out of the red yellow mixture. Top each heart with half a strawberry (cut lengthwise).

5 Healthy Valentine Snacks You Can Make For Your Sweetheart

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What Is Cacao And Why Is Natural Chocolate Healthy?

Understanding Super Foods: Cacao and Real Chocolate

For some reason I can't get the vision of John Matuszak out of my head. John Matuszak -- you know -- Sloth, from The Goonies! Choc-o-late...Ruth...Ba-by...Ruth. Yes, none of that cinematic magic would have been possible without cacao. Could you imagine? Cacao is responsible for that delicious, sometimes decadent food group we commonly know as chocolate, but it's oh, so much more. In fact, in its purest form, it has health benefits that might even cause you to furrow or lift your brow. But first -- what exactly is cacao?

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What Is Cacao?

Cacao is an evergreen tree that generally grows from 10 - 30 feet in height and is native to the tropical regions of the American continents. It is found naturally in the Amazon River Basin as well as the Orinoco River Basin, and can also be found bearing its "fruit" at the base of the Andes Mountain range in foothill elevations of 600 - 1300 ft. above sea level. It is widely accepted by many cacao experts, that the tree was native to Mexico, and brought wild to be cultivated in South America.

It is now farmed in many tropical nations, and the largest commercial producer is actually the western African nation of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. Ghana, Indonesia and the Philippines also cultivate a prominent amount of cacao, and the Americas round out the majority of the commercial farming.

The fruit of the cacao, known as the cacao pod, ripens to a hearty yellow or orange, and weighs about a pound. Within it, you'll find a load of seeds, which are generally referred to as cacao beans. Each seed is made up of about 40 percent fat, which is often extracted and known as cocoa butter.

The Cacao Nib Craze

Is it true that Cacao Nibs, the peeled, crushed cacao seeds/beans, are full of antioxidants? Antioxidants that rival super foods like blueberries, and many antioxidant rich teas? Yes, it's all true. As a matter of fact, the cacao nib is also rich in good fat and minerals such as calcium, zinc, iron and potassium. All that good energy stuff you'd get from drinking a Gatorade without the multiple grams of refined sugar. You'll also find a natural byproduct that is very much like caffeine. It even seems that the natural MAO inhibitors found in these tasty morsels can suppress an overactive appetite.

The Taste of Cacao

What do cacao nibs taste like? Chocolately and nutty. You can pick at it like granola, eat it by the spoonful like granola, grind it into your coffee... not like granola... sprinkle it on ice-cream, put it in a smoothie or a personal favorite -- dip a banana into them.

If you're intrigued, make sure you snag an organic variety of the cacao nibs. Criollo cacao is the rarest of the organically produced cacao, and what you'd probably enjoy the most in your first sampling. You can generally find the goods for -15 a pound, depending on where you shop. Cacao: Along with Goji Berries [http://www.greeneggsandplanet.com/blog/dieting/goji-berries-what-are-goji-berries], just another example of nature's candies.

What Is Cacao And Why Is Natural Chocolate Healthy?

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Fruit Smoothie Recipes: Healthy Smoothies for Diabetics

You may think that smoothies are sweet concoctions that diabetics should avoid at all cost, and you would be wrong. Even if you have diabetes, you can still enjoy all the benefits of a healthy smoothie. You'll find many diabetic-friendly smoothie recipes that are low in carbohydrates and fats yet high in vitamins, minerals and proteins. Be sure to use whole fruits to get the maximum benefits out of healthy smoothies for diabetics.

We have a number of smoothie recipes below that call for fruits. These recipes are diabetic-friendly for the following reasons:

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  1. They do not include refined sugar
  2. These recipes use fresh or frozen whole fruits. Fruits are high in dietary fiber and they contain complex carbohydrates.
  3. Some smoothie recipes contain flax seed or wheat germ. These super foods help keep blood sugar at normal levels.
  4. These smoothies are low-calorie and low in carbohydrates. Diabetics and non-diabetics alike can enjoy these healthy smoothies.

To enjoy the following recipes, combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve and enjoy!

Strawberry & Banana Breakfast Smoothie

  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 3/4 cup low-fat yogurt
  • 1/2 cup silken tofu
  • 1 small banana
  • 1-1/4 cups strawberries, preferably frozen
  • 1/2 cup crushed ice

Blueberry & Banana Smoothie

  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 3/4 cup low-fat yogurt
  • 1/2 cup silken tofu
  • 1 banana, peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup crushed ice

Banana Smoothie

  • 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced (preferably frozen)
  • 1/4 cup low-fat vanilla or fruit yogurt
  • 2 cups low-fat milk
  • 2 tbsp wheat germ or oat bran
  • Ground nutmeg to taste (optional)

Mixed Berry Smoothie

  • 1 cup frozen berries of your choice
  • 1/4 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
  • 1 tbsp malted milk powder
  • 2 tsp wheat germ or oat bran
  • 1 egg or egg substitute (optional)

Green Smoothie for Diabetics

  • 2 cups water
  • 2-3 cups lightly packed baby spinach leaves (preferably organic)
  • 1 pear
  • 1/2 to 1 banana
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • 1-2 tbsp chia seeds (soak in 2 cups water for a while)

TIP: Chia seeds are high in fiber, calcium, protein, antioxidants and omega-3. You can buy them at health stores.

Strawberry Flax Smoothie

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 3 tbsp flax meal
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Fruit Smoothie Recipes: Healthy Smoothies for Diabetics

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Healthy Desserts

Healthy and dessert are two words that are not usually linked together. Maybe that's because we consider dessert to be a combination of sugar and fat, loaded with calories and other bad stuff. The reality of a healthy dessert can be yours though if you are willing to try something different. Oh yeah, fruit is already a dessert in some countries, but in the USA we consider it a treat only when it's baked inside some kind of crust and loaded with sugar.

Granted, if you have a serious sweet tooth, this alternative healthy stuff is probably not going to satisfy you but if you are also trying to be healthier and weigh less, it will help a lot. The easiest way to give yourself a healthy treat is to go for a really good yogurt-like Bulgarian yogurt, or Greek yogurt-which can be found in your local health food store. Then wander down the aisle where they keep the cacao products and grab yourself a package of cacao nibs. To that you can add some Goji berries or golden currants but stay away from the Incan golden-berries unless you are a great fan of TART and sour tastes (those little things may be packed with great antioxidant power but boy, are they tart). Throw in some chopped nuts, add a little stevia for sweetness, mix it all up, and you have a great healthy dessert. Another healthy treat is to put the same things in some ricotta cheese. That's a little heavier but just as tasty and usually doesn't require any sweetener.

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Okay now let's get real and talk about chocolate, which is what you are really reading this for right? Yes, you can have your chocolate and still be eating something healthy. The cacao bean is chock full of antioxidant power; it's the sugar that gets added that is the problem. You can get the cacao bean and grind it up with some coconut oil or organic cream and get yourself a creamy treat but you'll still have to add some sweetness to it. You can get the sweetness either from stevia (a natural-source sweetener called Honey Leaf) or just add honey, fruit juice or sugar. To be healthiest though, use stevia. If you just make the creamy cacao mixture you can spread it on something healthy like apple slices or make some almond bark. Keep in mind that this is supposed to be a healthy dessert, right?

Another healthy alternative is to put some nut butter on fruit; that works best on apple or pear slices but you can always thin the butter out a bit with some coconut oil or cacao and dip strawberries, cherries and the like...and then roll them in nuts. Whipped cream is also an easy addition to make some fresh fruit special and if you fry some bananas in butter or coconut oil, dip them in cacao cream and then throw some chopped nuts on them, with a dollop of whipped cream...well...Elvis would have gone for that, I'm sure.

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2 Delicious and Healthy Superfood Smoothie Recipes

Neglecting breakfast has become the norm for most people. Most of us become extremely busy as we prepare for our day. As a crutch, we often dash to fast food restaurants in an effort to save time, making choices that favor convenience over health. Skipping breakfast can lead to overeating during snacking, lunch, and dinner - potentially increasing one's risks of becoming overweight or developing maladies such as diabetes.

Breakfast is our first meal after a long night's rest, so you should take the time to choose your energy sources wisely. By eating a healthy breakfast, not only will you boost your energy level, but you will also provide yourself with the fuel necessary to jump-start your day. A good breakfast means better concentration without feeling lethargic or worn-out.

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Instead of becoming the victim of the negative health effects that come from skipping breakfast, take charge by incorporating spirulina-based superfood smoothie recipes into your day. Spirulina has more protein per gram than any other food, and it is the richest form of beta-carotene available to us. Superfood smoothies are easy to make and can be conveniently stored for later consumption during work, school or play.

Here are two easy superfood smoothie recipes made with spirulina-based superfood powder and anti-oxidant- rich fruit. Either of these will leave you satisfied for an extended period of time in order to maintain energy, retain nourishment and perform any given task with efficiency.

Berry Chocolate Smoothie:

Blend:

- 1.5 cups pure water
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen berries
- 1 round tablespoon spirulina-based superfood powder
- 1 round tablespoon raw chocolate bits
- 1 tablespoon cold-pressed coconut oil

Delicious: a total energizer!

Pear Superfood Smoothie Blend:

- 1 cup water from fresh Thai coconut. Also simple pure water is fine if coconuts are not available - although a touch of agave or honey will help sweetening
- 1 fresh pear sliced into quarters and core removed (for added creaminess, freeze pear beforehand, or add ice)
- 2 tablespoons spirulina-based superfood powder
-2 tablespoons hemp seeds or meat from coconut for added protein

Purify, energize, shine with this total refresher!

Many of the foods we consume these days are processed, chemically altered, and extremely unnatural. People do not realize that eating these types of foods actually do a disservice to our bodies. Substituting a donut or greasy French fries with a refreshingly healthy, homemade superfood smoothie will make you feel good on the inside and look good on the outside.

You are bound to feel refreshed, energized and revitalized throughout the day with these superfood smoothie recipes, whether you have them for breakfast or for a healthy midday snack.

2 Delicious and Healthy Superfood Smoothie Recipes

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Healthy Breakfast in 2 Minutes with Smoothies

You really can have an easy and healthy breakfast in just two minutes. Smoothies can be a great way to start your day, and the nutrition will sustain you through your morning.

Breakfast Smoothies can make your morning breakfast routine very simple, fast, and nutritious.

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You can add to your routine grocery shopping list your favorite ingredients for your instant breakfast smoothie routine to keep your refrigerator stocked with ingredients for your 2 minute breakfasts.

A blender can be handy for these recipe ideas for your morning breakfast:

  • Coffee Smoothie: Put in a blender 8 ounces of non-fat milk (or soy milk), 1 teaspoon of decaffeinated Coffee, 2 Tablespoons of Herbalife Vanilla Protein Powder, 1/2 banana (optional), 4 to 6 ice cubes, and blend.
  • Raspberry Smoothie: Put in a blender 8 ounces of non-fat milk (or soy milk), frozen or fresh Raspberries, 2 Tablespoons of Herbalife Vanilla Protein Powder, 4 to 6 ice cubes, and blend. Note: if you use frozen fruit you won't need ice cubes.
  • Lowfat Yogurt Smoothie: 6-8 ounces of yogurt, add 2 Tablespoons of Herbalife Vanilla Protein Powder, stir with small spoon.
  • Extra Fruity Smoothie: Put in blender 6-8 ounces of orange juice, add 2 Tablespoons of Herbalife Vanilla Protein Powder, 5-10 raspberries or strawberries, (fresh or frozen), 4-6 ice cubes, and blend.

A yogurt smoothie can also be a easy meal during your day. If you have a refrigerator available at work, you can keep your yogurt in that refrigerator and keep your protein powder and plastic spoons in your desk. Then just make an easy meal or a snack for your morning or afternoon break. If you don't have a refrigerator at work, but you have a grocery market handy, you can buy some yogurt on your lunch break.

From the above recipes ideas, you can create your own similar recipes with your own favorite fruits, juices, yogurts, and puddings for variety of healthy smoothies.

This routine of adding nutritious smoothies to your daily meals will save you time as well as add good nutrition to your lifestyle.

If you have children, these are excellent breakfast recipes and will be an easy way to implement healthy meals into their daily eating routine.

Healthy Breakfast in 2 Minutes with Smoothies

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Be Healthy With Delicious Chia Seed Recipes

Tiny Chia Seeds offer a huge nutritional punch. Their high fiber and protein content, plus their low calories, make chia seeds a terrific weightloss food and a great addition to many recipes. The calcium and boron in this healthy food offers protection to your bones as you get older and the omega 3 fatty acids promote heart health.

Now that you know some of the benefits of this superfood, how do you eat them?

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A single serving of chia seeds is just 1/4 teaspoon. These can be sprinkled on any foods your ordinarily eat, like yogurt, cereal, salads, soups, scrambled eggs or rice, potatoes. They can also be added to stir fry or a smoothie.

Chia Gel

This little seed absorbs many times its weight in water, creating a gel which you can also use in recipes. To make the gel, just add 9 parts water to one part chia seeds in a shaker bottle. Shake several times to prevent clumping. Once it's made, chia gel will keep in the refrigerator for several days and can be added to your morning smoothie or any other recipe.

Try These Delicious Chia Seed Recipes

Chia Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups green tea
1 small banana
1/3 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
1/3 cup yogurt
1/4 cups chia gel

Directions

Place all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. You can substitute any fresh fruit that you prefer also.

Chia Seed Pancake Recipe

Ingredients

2 scoops whole seeds (scoop comes with them)
1 box pancake mix of your preference
fresh fruit, such as strawberries or blueberries

Directions

Make pancake batter according to directions. Add seeds and fruit, reserving a few berries to top the pancakes later.

Cook in heavy pan until golden brown on both sides.

Serve, topped with fruit and syrup, yogurt or other topping.

You can add chia seeds to any baking mix, such as muffins or bread. When using a bread machine, simply add a scoop of this healthy seed to the mix before starting the machine.

Now that you know how easy it is to incorporate this nutritious food into your daily diet, where do you get them?

Chia seeds are available at health food stores or natural food stores like Whole Foods or online at places like Amazon or websites specializing in them. The average cost is about per pound - that's a lot of nutrition for the money when 1/4 teaspoon is a serving!

Copyright 2010 Joan Jones

Be Healthy With Delicious Chia Seed Recipes

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