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Boost Your Health With 18 Nutritious Smoothie Recipes

Updated on February 17, 2024
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The Fructose in Fruit

There have been conflicting reports of the risk of too much sugar in fruit. This is not true as fruit does not only contain fructose.

Fruit also contain fiber which slows down the absorption of sugars in the body. The slow rate of absorption prevents a surge in blood sugar.

Somefruits can therefore prevent the risk of type 2 diabetes and many other diseases. Grapes, apples and blueberries are some of the fruit that is beneficial to lower the risk of diabetes.

Continual surges in blood sugar make the pancreas work harder and contribute to insulin resistance which increases the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Health Benefits of Smoothies

Mix your smoothies with plain yogurt. It gives smoothies the texture of milk shakes. To make smoothies, you need a blender, fruit, and either milk, yogurt or water.

Smoothies supply your brain with all the vitamins and nutrients it needs for mental clarity. It will also strengthen your immune system.

A strong immune system protects you from degenerative diseases. Fruits contain antioxidants that neutralize free radicals that have been linked to the development of tumors and other diseases.

Mango Papaya & Banana Smoothie

One cup mango cut into chunks

One cup papaya cut into chunks

One frozen banana, peeled and sliced

Half a cup apple juice

Place the frozen banana into blender.

Add other ingredients. Blend until smooth

The 'Ninja Master Prep' Blender

The ‘ninja master prep’ blender has a large 48 ounce pitcher and contains two jars. With its 400 watt power it is very fast and efficient. It takes only seconds to chop the ingredients.

This blender is able to chop, dice, puree and mince. It also blends frozen fruit or vegetables. One of the features that is very important in a blender is the wide spout.

A separate lid is provided for each container so the mixture does not have to be transferred from one container to another.

The three containers included with the ninja are different sizes which is handy when you might want to blend something for one person or for the whole family.

This is an excellent blender which produces smoothies quick and efficiently. It is certainly a blender that I am glad to have as I make smoothies often.

Spinach, Banana and Strawberries

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Spinach Banana & Strawberry

One frozen banana, peeled and sliced

Four large strawberries

Handful of raw spinach leaves

A cup of soy milk

Place all ingredients in blender.

Blend until smooth

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Pineapple and Carrot Smoothie

Half a cup pineapple chunks

One carrot cut into pieces

Half cup vanilla yogurt

One cup pineapple juice

Place all ingredients in blender.

Blend until smooth.

The Healthy Smoothie Bible

This book contains 256 pgs

By Farnoosh Brock

  • Author Farnoosh Brock shares her knowledge, discoveries, useful tips and lessons learned from years of making smoothies and getting the health benefits of these smoothies.
  • Smoothie bible- lose weight, detoxify, fight degenerative diseases, and longevity.
  • This book has 100 smoothie recipes for every occasion.
  • Smoothies containing nutrient rich fruit and veggies
  • The knowledge to help you create your ideal lifestyle
  • Simplifying your nutrition,
  • Encouraging a positive mindset,
  • Building smart daily habits.
  • She loves green juices and healthy smoothies.

Spinach Pear & Apple Smoothie

One pear quartered, one apple quartered

One cup shredded spinach leaf

Cup of yogurt

Place all ingredients in blender,

except the yogurt. Blend.

Add yogurt. Blend again until smooth

Beet Greens, Papaya, Banana & Orange Smoothie

One cup of papaya chunks

One orange

One frozen banana, peeled and sliced

Chopped beet greens

Half a cup of water

Put water in blender.

Add chopped beet greens.

Add rest of ingredients.

Blend until smooth.

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Banana, Pear, Apple & Yogurt Smoothie

One banana peeled and sliced

One apple

Half a cup apple juice

Half a cup yogurt

Place banana in blender.

Blend. Add rest of ingredients.

Blend until smooth.

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Beet Greens, Apple & Strawberry Smoothies

Bunch of shredded beet greens

One apple quartered

Few strawberries

One cup of water

Pour water into blender.

Add beet greens and blend.

Add rest of ingredients

Blend until smooth.

Radish Tops, Mango & Banana Smoothie

One frozen banana, peeled and sliced

Mango cut into chunks

Radish tops shredded

Add one cup of water

Add radish tops and blend.

Add rest of ingredients.

Blend until smooth.

Celery, Cucumber, Kale, & Apple Smoothie

One sliced celery stalk

One sliced cucumber

One shredded kale leaf

One apple quartered

One cup of apple juice

Place all ingredients in blender.

Blend until smooth.

Banana Broccoli Cucumber & Kiwi Smoothie

One frozen banana, peeled and sliced

One cup frozen broccoli, chopped

Three kiwi fruit chopped

One large cucumber sliced

Small cup of water

Place water, banana and rest of ingredients in blender.

Blend until smooth

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Pineapple Banana Apple Avocado Pear Smoothie

Half a cup of pineapple chunks

1 large frozen banana, peeled and sliced

1 avocado pear

1 apple quartered

1 cup pineapple juice

Place all ingredients into blender

Blend until smooth.

Banana, Apple & Grapes Smoothie

One frozen banana sliced

One apple quartered

Grapes

1 cup apple juice

Place all ingredients in blender

Blend until smooth.

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Smoothies With Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe Vera Gel contains many nutrients. Mix the gel with your smoothie for a healthier drink. The small pieces of Aloe gel in your smoothie gives it a pleasant taste and texture. It will also help with weight loss.

Banana, Grapes, Mango, Apple, Cucumber Smoothie

One frozen banana sliced

A bunch of grapes

One mango peeled and cliced

One apple quartered

One cucumber sliced

Small cup of water

Place all ingredients into blender

Blend until smooth

Smoothies with Aloe Vera Gel

One frozen banana

Two tablespoons cocoa powder

Half a cup yogurt

Half cup soy milk

Two tbsp of Aloe Vera gel

Place banana in blender.

Add other ingredients.

Blend until smooth.

Apple,Orange,Pear,Banana and Aloe Vera Gel Smoothie

One apple quartered

One pear quartered

One frozen banana sliced

Two tbsp aloe vera gel

Half cup soy milk

Tablespoon honey

Place frozen banana,

apple and pear into blender.

Blend. Add rest of ingredients.

Blend until smooth

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Papaya, Banana, Aloe Vera Gel Smoothie

Half a papaya cut into chunks

Small piece of ginger

One frozen banana

Two tbsp of Aloe Vera Gel

Half a cup apple juice

Place frozen banana into blender.

Add other ingredients. Blend until smooth

Cucumber,Apple,Lemon and Aloe Vera Smoothie

One cucumber sliced

One apple quartered

Juice of one lemon

Half a cup of apple juice

Two tbsp of Aloe Vera Gel

Place ingredients into blender.

Blend until smooth.

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Blueberries, Apple Banana & Aloe Vera Gel Smoothie

One sliced frozen banana

One apple

Half a cup blueberries

Two tbsp of Aloe Vera gel

Half a cup of soy milk

Tablespoon honey

Place frozen bananas in blender.

Add all other ingredients.

Blend until smooth.

This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.

© 2016 Anita Hasch

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