At first glance, they don't seem very appetizing given their intense green color. However, anyone who gets familiar with green smoothies and tries them out for the first time will be surprised. One thing is clear: Green smoothies not only taste good, but also prove to be real nutritional miracles. With the right recipes and a good blender, they can even replace breakfast and support a healthy lifestyle.
Which is why green smoothies are considered healthy
To find out why green smoothies in particular have the image of a health miracle, it is important to take a closer look at the ingredients. This shows that the plant greens contained in the smoothie, which are contained in certain ingredients, are said to have a special effect. Chlorophyll, as a secondary plant substance, is said to help detoxify the body and thus lead women and men on the path to a more vital attitude to life. That the smoothie then seems like a scary oneHalloween-Drink, is a side effect that health-conscious people in particular are happy to accept.
FewCalories and lots of nutrients
But it's not the chlorophyll alone that makes a green smoothie so special. The key word here is “Nutrient density“. Classic ingredients in green smoothies have comparatively few calories, but have a huge number
• Vitamins
• Trace elements
• Minerals
• and secondary plant substances.
The low calorie content is accompanied by a high absorption of nutrients, which make green smoothies a low-calorie health aid.
Another advantage is that the vegetables contained in green smoothies are not cooked and therefore retain their natural nutrients. In a statement, the DGE also cites decisive arguments for a diet based on fresh fruit and vegetables. So if you find it difficult to eat enough vegetables every day, you can tick off another portion in no time with just one green smoothie. The fact that a smoothie also contains significantly more fiber than, for example, a juice, supports healthy digestion and can help boost your metabolism.
Which ingredients should not be missing?
Theoretically, many women and men could now think that a green smoothie from the supermarket is enough for a healthy diet. However, this is a mistake, because the already pureed smoothies contain fewer nutrients when you drink them later. The reason: preservation and storage over long periods of time causes natural ingredients to lose their effectiveness. So it's better to prepare a green smoothie from fresh ingredients and enjoy it straight away.
It is not recommended, especially for newbies, to start straight away with smoothies that only contain green ingredients. Under certain circumstances, they can taste too bitter and spicy, which makes initial experiences unnecessarily difficult. If you prefer a slow start, you should prepare your green smoothie with around 250 grams of fruit, 60 grams of green ingredients and around 175 milliliters of still water.
Popular types of fruit include apples, bananas, pears and berries. They are made with green ingredientslike broccoli sprouts, spinach, wild herbs or kale combined. Chicory, green salad, cucumber and avocado are also delicious ideas for creating your own green smoothie. The video provides a little inspiration and recipes to get you started.
And if you want to venture further, reduce the fruit content over time and experiment with everything that the vegetable section of the supermarket has. Spices such as coriander, cardamom, chili and ginger can also add a very special touch.
Why aHigh performance blenderis so important
It is often said that a high-performance mixer is essential for preparation. A few facts prove that there is actually something to this statement.
High-performance mixers have significantly increased performance and reach up to 40,000 revolutions per minute. The combination of energy and speed ensures that the fibers of all smoothie ingredients can be broken down much better. This in turn makes it easier to absorb important nutrients that are otherwise tightly locked in the cells of vegetables and herbs. When eating, careful chewing can make it easier to break down and absorb, but this is rarely possible when drinking a smoothie.
Another point in favor of a high-performance blender is the final mouthfeel. A smoothie made from a powerful blender is significantly more viscous and therefore feels more pleasant on the palate. Larger pieces of spinach, parts of ginger roots and leftover sprouts are unpleasant side effects of an underpowered blender. Anyone who prepares their first green smoothie will not want to try again because of the grainy feeling.
However, the fact that purchasing a high-performance mixer involves a significant investment makes some people hesitate. Then it may make sense to explore other possible uses of the kitchen appliance and define its actual use. A high-performance blender can also be used to prepare soups, sauces,Salatdressingsor nut butter and energy balls help. If you use it regularly, the purchase will quickly pay off.
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