Not quite dessert and not quite juice, smoothies are something
that people really love. Unfortunately, not all smoothies are as healthy
as they could (or should) be because people have added a lot of sugar,
dairy, and other foods that bump up calorie, fat, and additive amounts.
When all of the non-essential ingredients are added it can also reduce
the value of the more wholesome foods by interfering with absorption and
even neutralizing things like enzymes.
For instance, taking a nicely balanced combination of fruits and greens and then adding a sugary and artificially flavored yogurt to the mixture is going to offset a lot of the healthful balance. A dairy like texture is easily created using frozen fruits, a few ice cubes, or a bit of silken tofu.
It is important for vegans and vegetarians to consider the use of smoothies during the day.
They can really help to offset hunger or to ensure complete nutrition, and especially when you are "on the go". Whether you use them as meal substitutes or snacks, they are full of whole food goodness. Just like your own juices, you can make smoothies with fruits, vegetables, herbs, and even nuts.
You will find that you can use them for nutrition, to detox your body, and to lose weight. And your recipes (whether "homemade" or from a reliable source) should place an emphasis on:
The latter one is a big issue. As many people who use juices are aware, there is actually heat created during the various mechanical processes. This comes from the friction of the foods and the contact between the machine blades and the ingredients.
Though you may notice only that certain foods break down a bit - such as a frozen banana or an ice cube - the reality is that more than just blending is going on. You can safely use the technique to process the smoothie, just be sure you are not "over" processing and losing some of the value of the food.
You are going to great lengths to use organic foods to get optimal nutrition - even if you are using some of the "bits" discarded during food prep. You want to get all of the nutrients you can. Though you could use things like leaves of some vegetables in your smoothies, you still want to ensure they deliver optimal nutrition. Using organic, fresh, and healthy materials is the right way to the best smoothies.
Please consider these issues too because non-organics and less than ideal foods will not produce the healthiest results. Some smoothies are higher in natural sugar and you don't want to make them, drink them, and realize that the foods used were just too low in nutrient count to be worth the calories.
For instance, taking a nicely balanced combination of fruits and greens and then adding a sugary and artificially flavored yogurt to the mixture is going to offset a lot of the healthful balance. A dairy like texture is easily created using frozen fruits, a few ice cubes, or a bit of silken tofu.
It is important for vegans and vegetarians to consider the use of smoothies during the day.
They can really help to offset hunger or to ensure complete nutrition, and especially when you are "on the go". Whether you use them as meal substitutes or snacks, they are full of whole food goodness. Just like your own juices, you can make smoothies with fruits, vegetables, herbs, and even nuts.
You will find that you can use them for nutrition, to detox your body, and to lose weight. And your recipes (whether "homemade" or from a reliable source) should place an emphasis on:
- Using the right blends of flavors and textures
- Offering optimal nutrition
- Relying on the best quality ingredients (including organic fruits and vegetables)
- Using minimal processing to prevent heating and degradation of enzymes and nutrients
The latter one is a big issue. As many people who use juices are aware, there is actually heat created during the various mechanical processes. This comes from the friction of the foods and the contact between the machine blades and the ingredients.
Though you may notice only that certain foods break down a bit - such as a frozen banana or an ice cube - the reality is that more than just blending is going on. You can safely use the technique to process the smoothie, just be sure you are not "over" processing and losing some of the value of the food.
You are going to great lengths to use organic foods to get optimal nutrition - even if you are using some of the "bits" discarded during food prep. You want to get all of the nutrients you can. Though you could use things like leaves of some vegetables in your smoothies, you still want to ensure they deliver optimal nutrition. Using organic, fresh, and healthy materials is the right way to the best smoothies.
Please consider these issues too because non-organics and less than ideal foods will not produce the healthiest results. Some smoothies are higher in natural sugar and you don't want to make them, drink them, and realize that the foods used were just too low in nutrient count to be worth the calories.
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