These drinks are a real storehouse of vitamins, they improve metabolism, digestion, strengthen the immune system and the general condition of the body. And how tasty they are, try it yourself - the recipes are not complicated and quite affordable.
Instructions
Step 1
Berry smoothie is a super antioxidant
Antioxidants stop cell oxidation by removing free radicals. Simply put, antioxidants cause good changes in our cells and prevent cancer and heart disease. An excellent source of antioxidants are berries: blueberries, blackberries and exotic goji berries.
To prepare this cocktail you will need:
- 1 glass of lettuce or spinach, depending on your preference;
- 1 glass of fresh berries (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries);
- 1/4 cup goji berries;
- 1 tbsp. l. raw cocoa (can be replaced with cocoa powder);
- 1 tbsp. a spoonful of almond oil.
Cut the greens into pieces, wash the berries. Put all the ingredients in a blender and beat until smooth, add a little purified water to the mixture so that the cocktail resembles a drink, not a puree. This smoothie can be a complete afternoon snack or luncheon.
Step 2
Exotic Fruit Smoothie
Use 2.5 cups unsweetened almond milk as a base for this recipe. Then add:
1 cup finely chopped lettuce or spinach
1/2 cup pineapple chunks (can be used fresh or frozen)
1/2 papaya (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 avocado;
- 1 tbsp. a spoonful of flaxseed oil;
- 1 teaspoon of blue-green algae.
Peel and cut the fruit into small pieces. Combine all ingredients, whisk in a blender and serve. If the smoothie is too thick, dilute it with purified water.
Step 3
Cleansing Lemon Drink
Very often we are so busy that we simply have no time to prepare complex vitamin drinks. Prepare this recipe for a healing drink and take it in the morning on an empty stomach and between meals, it only takes a couple of minutes.
For 1 cup of warm water, take:
- 1/2 lemon;
- turmeric on the tip of a knife;
- a pinch of ginger powder, cinnamon and cayenne pepper;
- 1 teaspoon of honey.
Squeeze the juice out of half a lemon, add it to a cup of warm water. Then add turmeric, ginger powder, cayenne pepper and cinnamon. Add a spoonful of honey to the mixture and mix everything. Preparing this drink is faster than brewing tea or brewing coffee.
Step 4
Banana Ginger Smoothie
Cut the banana into slices, grate the ginger root on a fine grater. Mix 1 cup of yogurt, banana pieces and ½ teaspoon of ginger, add 1 teaspoon of honey to the mixture and whisk in a blender. A delicious smoothie is ready.
Step 5
Blueberry Banana Green Tea Smoothie
It is a known fact that green tea can prolong life, berries are high in antioxidants, and bananas are a natural antacid. Why not make a real elixir of youth out of them?
To make a smoothie using this recipe, you will need:
- 3 tbsp. spoons of warm water;
- 1 bag of green tea;
- 2 teaspoons of honey;
- 1.5 cups frozen blueberries;
- 0.5 banana;
3/4 cup skim milk
Place a green tea bag in hot water and let it brew for three minutes. Remove the bag. Add a spoonful of honey to a teaspoon and stir until completely dissolved. Let the drink cool. In a blender, combine berries, banana slices and milk. Add tea with honey to the mass and beat until smooth.
