6 Smoothie Recipes for a Healthy Living

What a better way to start your day can be than with some healthy ingredients? They will give you a plus of energy and also can be very tasty. Check  these recipes and give them a try as soon as possible:

  1. Mango smoothie will take you 15 minutes to prepare it, and you will need a chopped mango, ice, lime juice, milk, honey, sorbet. Blend all these ingredients until they have the right texture and then pour into a glass. This is a healthy fruit mixture which offers you nutrients, and healthy fats that keep your blood sugar on the right level, lower cancer risks and also can keep your hair in an excellent condition.
  2. Tomato smoothie it's very fast to make it, in about 5 minutes. This recipe is for two persons. You need: 225g low-fat yogurt, half teaspoon dried basil, two large ripe plum or round tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, half teaspoon salt. Blend them for 2 minutes, until very smooth. This drink will help prevent the heart disease, and it is very refreshing.
  3. Blueberry and orange yogurt Smoothie- you need: half teaspoon vanilla extract,1 cup plain low-fat yogurt,1 cup fresh orange juice,1 cup fresh blueberries. In a blender mix all these and then pour into two glasses. You will love the sweet and creamy taste full fiber, antioxidants and vitamin C.
  4. Coconut milk smoothie needs: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, one banana,1 cup raw spinach,1 cup light coconut milk, two tablespoons dried coconut flakes. Mix them all in a blender, and you will not believe how amazing flavor this liquid can have.
  5. Banana and orange smoothie needs: 185 ml orange juice, half cup sliced banana, two ice cubes, almond extract, two teaspoons brown sugar. Mix the sugar, almond extract, banana and milk and then add the ice cubes until it has the creamy texture you want. This nice breakfast contains vitamin B6 that maintains steady blood sugar levels and the potassium keep down your blood pressure.
  6. The berry and flaxseed smoothie is very healthy because magnesium controls blood sugar and omega three which helps to lower the triglycerides and reduce inflammation. You need half cup nonfat vanilla yogurt, one small banana, half cup orange juice, two tablespoons whole flax seeds and 1 cup frozen berries.
    Put the flaxseeds in a blender and blend until it makes it a powder. This will make your breakfast an excellent source of fiber and lignans (which can help to slow down tumor in breast cancer). Then you can add the yogurt, banana, the juice, and the berries and blend them until they become creamy.

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