Smoothies change lives. Now, we are not referring to dessert and contain sweetened fruit juice, sugar and even ice cream (those are nice for a once-in-awhile treat, not breakfast), but rather whole foods smoothies that are full of fruit and vegetable.
1.Energy giving
One finding of the athletes in Powered by Green Smoothies was that adding the smoothies to their diet seemed to increase their energy, decrease recovery time, and also lead to fewer aches and pains. You benefit from incorporating smoothies into your diet, especially if you’re not getting enough calories or fruits and vegetables.
2. More fruits and vegetables
With a smoothie, you can easily incorporate 1-2 cups of greens and 1-1.5 cups of fruit – which is fast and easy way to eat your fruits and vegetables.
3. Fiber
Fiber is an important part of any diet. Smoothie is just blended fruits and vegetables, that contain valuable fiber. This prevents constipation, lowers cholesterol and makes you feel full longer.
3. Antioxidants
Antioxidants may prevent or delay cell damage, and fruits and vegetables offer rich sources of them. High-level doses in supplements may cause damage, so it’s best to get your antioxidants from whole foods. Berries have been shown to be particularly high in antioxidants, you may want to try them.
4. Nutritional value
Smoothies are blended and they provide more nutrients than you could otherwise get in one sitting – a whole lot of fruits and vegetables. Optimize the nutrient factor of your smoothie with your add-ins, by including vitamin E-containing nuts and seeds (or all-natural nut butters), which prevents against cell damage that leads to heart disease and cancer. Add pumpkin or sweet potato in place of banana for a similar creamy texture and a good dose of carotenoids, which decrease the risk of eye disease. Finally, adding spices like ginger and cinnamon can provide antioxidants and other health benefits.