Smoothies are thick, milkshake type of drinks that have been blended with fruits, vegetables, dairy products and other nutrient-dense ingredients. They are a great alternative to having meals and snacks due to their richness of nutrients.
Don’t get convinced by claims that smoothies made from pre-packaged mixes with artificial ingredients are healthy food choices as they also lack the freshness that smoothies offer.
Here are 7 health benefits of drinking smoothies:
- Smoothies are a Great Source of Antioxidants
Smoothies contain a huge amount of antioxidants that are very good at protecting your health. This gives your body the best possible defense against any diseases, as you are consuming natural nutrients that are vital to attaining optimum fitness and health.
To create the most antioxidant-rich smoothies, make sure to add antioxidant-rich foods like strawberries, pomegranates, and cacao.
- Strengthen Your Immune System
Drinking nutrient-rich smoothies enhance the ability of your immune system and reduces the chances of you getting sick if at all.
- A Quick and Healthy Breakfast Option
Homemade smoothies are a great choice for breakfast on the go as it can be made in merely a few minutes and you can easily carry it with you like a cup of coffee if you have the correct smoothie containers. Drinking a smoothie for breakfast prevents you from eating any other unhealthy foods due to its filling ability. Cod liver oil can be added to your smoothie to mask its taste if you have trouble consuming it alone. Well made smoothies with the right ingredients in the blend can contain a lot more nutrients than most other foods.
- Improves Your Digestion
Allowing your blender to break your food up into tiny liquid particles reduces the pressure on your digestive system to break it down and you also consume anutrient-richh meal which contains a lot of dietary fiber as well. This is also good for your body as smoothies are quite filling but light.
- Keeps You Hydrated
Most people usually don’t drink the recommended 8 glasses of water per day. The truth is that most people don’t even consume 4 glasses a day at times. A lot of people don’t like the taste of plain water but smoothies change all this by giving taste to the water. By adding more water to your smoothies, you’ll be consuming more liquid and increasing your water intake as well.
- Great for Strengthening Your Bones
If you add dairy products like milk and yogurt into your blender then you will be including a big amount of calcium into your smoothie which is healthy for strengthening your bones.
- Are Made Up of More Nutrients than Multi-Vitamins
Multi-vitamins have not really proven to have any major health benefits. Nutrition can traditionally be best gotten from food but smoothies are a recent food trend which can give you a delicious nutrient-rich dose in one drink alone. Homemade smoothies are a lot cheaper and healthier as compared to buying a bottle of multi-vitamins every month.
Storing your smoothies to or carrying them around can become a bone of contention due to the lack of convenience. So you can opt to use smoothie bottles which are easily portable and have been specially designed to store smoothies and keep them fresh for longer. The habit of consuming healthy smoothies is bound to help you on your journey towards better health.
Author Bio:
Nora White is the digital marketing manager for SANS. She has been an advocate of a healthy lifestyle for over 2 decades and loves to keep herself updated with the latest in clean eating and green living. When not at work, you can find her at a hot yoga class or writing to educate and help her readers come one step closer to a healthier lifestyle. In her free time, she loves to travel with her husband and two boys, and hike with friends