Berries are among the healthiest foods on earth. But how
does one consume them in quantities large enough to be beneficial? The answer
is to make smoothies. Here is how to make a fruit smoothie in 5 minutes. Get
all of your ingredients together, combine them in a blender and then puree
until smooth. That’s it! We recommend: 1 cup frozen mixed berries, 1 frozen
ripe banana, 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 teaspoon
honey. The honey is optional, you can go
without it, or you can use sugar or some other sweetener that has no calories.
If you want a thicker smoothie, you can add more yogurt or less orange juice.
You can also add other ingredients to your smoothie, such as spinach, kale, or protein
powder. Or to add volume just add ice. And you can use any type of frozen
berries that you like, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries,
acai berries, goji berries, mulberries, cranberries, or any combination
thereof. Experiment and find the taste and combo that you like! Berries offer
so many health benefits, e.g. they are loaded with antioxidants, which help
keep free radicals under control (free radicals roam your body and damage your
cells). Berries may help improve blood sugar and insulin response. They are
high in fiber. Berries are a good source of fiber, including soluble fiber.
Studies show that consuming soluble fiber slows down the movement of food
through your digestive tract, leading to reduced hunger and increased feelings
of fullness. And berries include several vitamins and minerals, like vitamin C,
K1, Manganese, Copper, Folate, etc. Berries have strong anti-inflammatory
properties guarding your body against infection or injury. Our modern
lifestyles often lead to excessive, long-term inflammation due to increased
stress, inadequate physical activity, and unhealthy food choices. This type of
chronic inflammation is believed to contribute to conditions like diabetes,
heart disease, and obesity. But following this recipe and drinking berry
smoothies may be the healthiest choice you ever make. Just ask your doctor. He
or she may thank you for doing this. Your body definitely will.
