Refreshing Smoothie Blends

 

Nutritious Smoothies

Smoothies are a popular beverage made by puréeing ingredients in a blender to desired consistency.  Nutritious Smoothies are commonly made from a liquid base of milks, non milks, almond milk, soy milks, yogurts, or water.  Other ingredients can be added to the mix creating a custom preparation suited to your preferences.  There are potentially countless smoothie combinations limited only by the ingredients of choice and the creativity of the blender in use.  While the specific number of smoothie options has yet to be determined the vast array of options is limitless using healthy ingredients to mix and match your favorite flavor mix.  Other ingredients can be added to any smoothie base including vegetables, fruits, non dairy milks, crushed ice, protein powder, and nutritional supplements to increase nourishment.  Historically health food stores began selling smoothies on the West coast in the United States with the invitation of the electric blender. 

The actual term smoothie was being used in recipes and trademarks by the mid 1980’s.  In the 1960's Steve Kuhnau was inspired by his work as a soda jerk and began experimenting with smoothies.  They were an alternative beverage for the lactose intolerant Kuhnau who preferred his own concoction using his own custom blends of vegetables, fruits, protein powders, and vitamins.  Kuhnau discovered early success in his smoothie sales then founded Smoothie King an American privately owned company that operates a chain of retail stores that specializes in selling smoothies.  Smoothie King expanded throughout the United States and would pioneer other smoothie businesses across the U.S.  The smoothies were then modified by fast food chains with the addition of using sweeter ingredients including Splenda and chocolate flavors.  In 2000 consumers began making custom smoothies at home boosting nutritional intake of fruits and vegetables as an alternative to daily dietary consumption. 

Consumers are blending smoothies towards a healthier lifestyle combining good ingredients to create the ultimate nutritious beverage.  Healthy smoothies for weight loss increase energy. The nutrition of any smoothie depends on the ingredients of choice and the proportions used to create the beverage.  A vast variety of smoothies include fresh vegetables, fruits, powder proteins combined with fluids of choice increase nutritional intake for the day when combined with a sensible diet plan.  Origin Organic Protein Powder vanilla bean flavor is the perfect addition for any smoothie with only 1 gram of sugar, 21 grams of plant protein, 150 calories per serving.  Protein blend contains organic peas, brown rice, chia seeds with 9 essential amino acids, Each serving has zero net carbs featuring 6 grams of prebiotic plus fiber for gut support.  This product is vegan and gluten free, kosher, and made without soy ingredients and Non GMO.  Customize your beverage anyway, mixing it with water, milk, non dairy milks, or blend it to create delicious shakes and smoothies. 

This protein powder is perfect for women and men alike whether you are maintaining a healthy lifestyle, working out or looking to add more protein to your diet following a diet regimen or on the go meal replacement.  Smoothies are a great way to add more  nutrition to any sensible diet plan.  Green smoothies typically consist of 40 to 50 percent green leafy vegetables roughly cut, usually kale, swiss chard, spinach, collard greens, celery, broccoli, parsley options blending to perfection when combined with liquid of choice and fruits to create a smooth blend beverage.  Protein smoothies are a combination of milk, water, protein powder, fruits and vegetables.  This type of smoothie can be consumed anytime of day and used as a nutritional dietary supplement for those people who want to add more protein intake to their diet.  Additives of zero calorie sweeteners add just the right amount of sweetness to any beverage type especially for those who want to reduce their sugar intake without sacrificing taste. 

Cheers! 

Patricia Lynn

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