Smoothies: A healthy and delicious alternative to sugary drinks



Put aside that soda for a moment and give that  milkshake a rest.  Try smoothies for a change. With warmer weather fastly approaching, more and more people are searching for healthy alternatives to sugary soft drinks. Have no fear, the almighty smoothie is here. 

Today there's an seemingly endless variety of fruits and vegetables that can be used to create tasty and nutritious drinks on the go. Popular smoothie recipes include fruits like strawberries,  banana,  blueberries, raspberries and the more exotic mango or papaya. Vegetables such as spinach, kale and crisp celery can be added for even more vitamins and minerals. Many of these fruits and veggies are rich in vitamins C and K and have antioxidant properties.  

Each year millions are diagnosed with health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.  With the help of a nutritionist or by conducting your own research,  you can find ingredients to create a smoothie that is tailored to your taste and dietary needs.  

Of course, the main ingredient of any great smoothie is a quality blender.  Some reputable brands are: Nutribullet, Hamilton Beach and Ostro Turbo. Nutri-Ninja is another reliable blender brand.

The following is an easy, delicious and nutritious smoothie recipe. Try it for yourself.  Enjoy!


Easy delicious and nutritious smoothie recipe:

• ice (fill blender with the amount needed to achieve the consistency you want).  

• one cup milk (use your favorite kind)

• eight large strawberries. Don't forget to remove the stems. 

• one large banana

• one quarter of an apple for added sweetness.  Use your favorite variety. 

Pulse ingredients in blender until desired consistency is reached.  

Pour and enjoy!

Optional: add various greens like spinach and kale or seeds such as flax and chia for extra vitamins and minerals. 

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Can't wait to hear from you soon.  Bye!


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