Green smoothies can be called magic drinks because they are incredibly healthy. After prolonged consumption of green cocktails, immunity increases, an incredible surge of energy occurs, which has a positive effect on overall well-being. All you need to make green smoothies is greens, vegetables or fruits, and a blender.
Why green smoothies are good for you
These drinks are quite nutritious, contain a huge amount of vitamins and minerals, give a feeling of fullness, and do not cause heaviness in the stomach.
Green smoothies contain a large amount of fiber, which is necessary for normal digestion and elimination of harmful substances from the body.
Green drinks contain antioxidants - substances that protect the body from various harmful environmental factors.
Green cocktails energize, give lightness, tone up.
How to make a green smoothie
In order to prepare a cocktail, you need to take greens, such as dill, parsley, spinach, sorrel, dandelion or any other leaves, as well as vegetables or fruits in a two to three ratio, put the ingredients in a blender and grind (it is better to add a small amount of water beforehand (one or two glasses)). It is advisable to take dark green greens for the preparation of such drinks, since it is it that contains the maximum amount of nutrients.
How to consume green smoothies
The daily intake of green cocktails is about one liter (up to four glasses), however, it is best to start drinking these drinks with one glass (this is required so that the body, which has not previously received such an amount of fiber from food, can adapt).
It is advisable to drink cocktails 30-40 minutes before meals, and, if desired, replace the main meal with these drinks.
Green cocktail recipes
Fruit Green Smoothie Recipes
- three apples;
- two bananas;
- half a lemon;
- five leaves of lettuce;
- a glass of filtered water.
- a glass of strawberries;
- two bananas;
- five leaves of lettuce;
- a glass of filtered water.
- two bananas;
- five leaves of lettuce;
- a bunch of sorrel;
- a glass of filtered water.
- three pears;
- a sprig of mint;
- three to five lettuce leaves;
- a glass of filtered water.
- two bananas;
- a bunch of parsley;
- five fresh nettle leaves;
- a glass of filtered water.
Vegetable Green Smoothie Recipes
- three tomatoes;
- half a lemon;
- a bunch of parsley and dill;
- a clove of garlic (it is advisable to pass the garlic through a press);
- a glass of filtered water.
- two carrots;
- five leaves of lettuce;
- one orange;
- a glass of filtered water.
- one cucumber;
- three tomatoes;
- a bunch of dill;
- a glass of clean water.
