Nourishing Smoothies: 5 Easy Delicious Recipes
Each year, many of us look for healthy foods. We choose diets that are low in fat, high in protein, low in sodium, and low in sugar. These diets include options like no-carb, keto, paleo, vegetarian, and vegan.
So, regardless of the type of diet plan we are following, we all know that fruits and veggies are good for us! Harvard has an interesting chart on eating fruits and veggies that may be of interest to you!
Must-try NOURISHING SMOOTHIES
These DIY smoothies are a fun way to enjoy healthy fruits and vegetables. They can help you start your day right and lead you to a healthier diet.
Eating good foods nourishes your body and promotes vibrant health, and these smoothies can help with that!
We often buy many moisturizers and creams for dry skin. Eating nutritious foods can also help improve your skin!
Here are four of our favorite DIY smoothie recipes and one recipe for homemade protein powder to support your health.
1. Avocado Cucumber DIY Smoothie
This green smoothie is a great way to boost skin nourishment and health this winter. Avocados are rich in vitamin E and are natural moisturizers that hydrate your skin inside out.
Cucumber, on the other hand, has high water content and vitamin C that also helps in hydrating skin and firming saggy skin. More on nutritional benefits in cucumbers from WebMD.
This smoothie is good for both skin and body health, especially in winters when water intake is quite low.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Ingredients for 2 glasses:
- 1 avocado (take out seeds and chop into pieces)
- 1 cucumber (cut into small pieces, keeping the skin)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 cup banana, apple, or pineapple (for sweetness)
If you need extra protein, try adding: Superfood Powder Blend with Protein
Method:
Put avocado, cucumber, almond milk, lemon juice, and your choice of fruit in a Nutri-Bullet or a blender. Blend until it gives a smooth texture. Serve fresh for breakfast.
2. Fresh Cranberry, Orange, Flax seed Nourishing Smoothie
A cranberry orange smoothie made in yogurt is the perfect winter breakfast item. Cranberries are rich in vitamins A and C and have the tendency to fight premature wrinkles.
They act as an exfoliator for the skin. It keeps the skin naturally moisturized. Oranges are rich in vitamin C and greatly prevent skin breakout and scarring. Nutritional Value in Oranges from WebMD.
Flax seeds are the perfect winter ingredients for your skin, as they contain omega-3 fatty acids that help the body secrete more oil. Nutritional value in flax seeds from WebMD.
Preparation time: 6-8 minutes
Ingredients for 2 glasses:
- 2/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries or fresh apples
- 2 oranges (peeled and segmented)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup almond milk
- ¼ cup whole flax seeds or 2 T ground flax seed
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
If you need extra protein, try adding: Superfood Powder Blend with Protein
Method:
Mix all the ingredients in a Nutri-Bullet or a blender. Blend until you get a smooth texture. Serve fresh for breakfast.
3. Raspberry, Banana, Date DIY Nourishing Smoothie
These three ingredients are great for your skin because they have important vitamins and antioxidants.
Raspberries are full of antioxidants that promote youthful skin. Bananas have vitamins B6 and C that help moisturize the skin.
Dates are high in vitamin A, which helps keep the skin smooth and elastic.
Preparation time: 8-10 minutes
Ingredients for 2 glasses:
Preparation time: 8-10 minutes
Ingredients for 2 glasses:
- ½ cup raspberries
- 1 banana (cut into chunks)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened milk* (your choice)
- 6 to 8 dates
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- If you need extra protein, try adding super protein powder!
*You can use dairy or non-dairy milk like almond, rice, cashew, or coconut milk.
Method:
Mix all the ingredients in Nutri-Bullet or a blender. until a smooth texture appears. Serve fresh for breakfast.
4. Energizing Matcha Kefir Blast Smoothie
Matcha green tea has amazing properties that are wonderful.
It has been thought that the antioxidants in green tea may assist in reducing inflammation and oil secretion and detoxifying your skin.
This superfood can help reduce wrinkles, slow down aging, and give you a glowing complexion. Bananas provide vitamins and antioxidants while adding natural sweetness to the recipe.
The kefir comes in with protein and a host of beneficial probiotics for phenomenal gut health. Read how to make homemade milk kefir here.
Preparation Time: 8-10 minutes
Ingredients for 2 glasses:
- 1/4 Cup of Your Homemade Protein Powder Mix
- Pure Water ~ 1 Cup
- Matcha Green Tea Powder ~ 1 Teaspoon
- 1 banana
- 1/2 Cup Plain Kefir: Here is the recipe for making homemade milk kefir.
Method:
Blend all the ingredients until smooth in a NutriBullet or blender. Pour the mixture into glasses and serve. Rinse the blender with some water and add that to your glasses as well.
Add, a handful of some other type of fruit: Apple Slices, Grapes, Strawberries, Blueberries, or Raspberries work nicely.
Read more on the Benefits of Matcha Tea for Your Skin
5. Extra Tip for Nourishing Smoothies:
This is for when you are super busy and in a huge hurry…
You need 3 ingredients:
- 1 cup of almond milk, cashew milk, dairy milk, rice milk, or some other milk
- 2 scoopfuls of LivFit SUPER FOODs
- 1 teaspoon of sweetener, if desired, like xylitol, coconut sugar,or cane sugar
Put all the ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake until mixed. If you see any lumps, smash them with a spoon and shake again. It’s quick, easy, and tastes good.
It has a natural taste that feels healthy. If you want, you can blend in a banana or apple for extra flavor, but you can also drink it as is!
Remember, it’s packed with goodness! Enjoy!
Extra Bonus:
If you are looking for a fresh, homemade protein source to add to your morning smoothie, look no further, as this DIY all-natural protein is as good as they come!
Creams, oils, and moisturizers might not fix dry and patchy skin completely. You can try some lifestyle changes to get healthier, younger-looking, and smoother skin.
Along with tasty smoothies for better nutrition, add some simple exercises. They will boost blood flow and oxygen to your skin and body!
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