Smoothie is a drink based on fresh berries or fruits. Traditionally required additional ingredients are milk, ice or juice. Distinguish between a drinking smoothie and a drink that is best consumed with a spoon. The fruit mix recipe is popular in the field of healthy eating.
Who invented the smoothie
Smoothie first appeared in California. Beginning in the 1930s, the drink began to rapidly gain popularity, first in the United States and then around the world. It is believed that the recipe for the fruit mix and its name were invented by hippies.
Since the 1980s, smoothies have appeared in almost all cafes, restaurants, and specialized stores. The drinks were made just before serving or sold in bottles.
The composition and benefits of smoothies
Smoothies are prepared only from natural products - fruits, vegetables and berries, which are thoroughly mixed with milk, ice, whey or natural tea. All ingredients are mixed using a mixer or blender.
Nutritionists note that one glass of smoothie is able to supply the human body with a daily requirement of vitamins and nutrients.
Smoothies are among the diet drinks. In terms of the amount of vitamins and nutrients, it largely exceeds even freshly squeezed juices. The modern recipe for its preparation has been supplemented with new ingredients - egg white, sugar and ice cream.
The drink tones, invigorates, has a beneficial effect on the body and increases its resistance against colds. One of the advantages of a smoothie is the easy way to prepare it, as well as the availability of the necessary products.
Types of smoothies
Smoothies can be divided into several categories based on the ingredients used. Drinks are vegetable, dessert, refreshing, egg, milk and saturating.
Refreshing smoothies are made with fewer fruits and berries, and crushed ice is the predominant product. Such a drink should combine sour and sweet ingredients at the same time. For example, apple and black currant.
Dessert smoothies tend to have a very thick consistency. Use this mixture with a dessert spoon. In addition to the standard ingredients, honey, ice cream, nuts and sugar are added to this smoothie.
Specialty smoothie restaurants are not uncommon in the West. Such establishments especially attract fans of healthy food and those who watch their weight.
Sugar is not recommended for making vegetable smoothies. Mixed vegetables are very popular with vegetarians. Due to its rich consistency, this smoothie can replace breakfast or even lunch.
Milk smoothies are like cocktails. The main thing to pay attention to when preparing such a drink is that not all vegetables, fruits and berries are combined with dairy products.
