Month: September 2019

Healthy Breakfast Smoothies To Bring To Work

Whether you are planning a tour du mont blanc hike or simply want to keep fit – smoothies are a great option. A few years ago I was trying to find the best way to see mont blanc and I realised I needed to get fit! That’s why I want to share with you how to take control of your health and enjoy the benefits of smoothies. Naturally, fruits contain antioxidants and essential nutrients that boost the immune system. To prepare a great-tasting breakfast smoothie, you might need a blend a bunch of ingredients. One of the advantages of having a cup of breakfast smoothie is the ease of bringing it along. You can also drink some smoothies for extra energy in the morning. Let’s see some recipes, and how they can make a healthy smoothie breakfast at work.

Try Some Apple and Avocado Smoothie

Apple and avocado are antioxidant-rich diets that have a high concentration of fibre. You can add some portions of banana (as sweeteners), and unsweetened milk to these simple recipes. While avocados are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids; apples have pleasant taste, (unsweetened) soy milk is lactose-free, and nutritious. Alternatively, 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt is delicious if you don’t like bananas. This blend of apple and avocado smoothie is ideal for detoxification and weight loss enthusiasts. Also, vegans enjoy creamy green smoothies that are made from apples and avocados. This breakfast is an energizer, and a great way to start your morning tasks.

Ingredients for This Breakfast Smoothie

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 ripe apple 
  • 1 cup of soy milk 
  • 4 cubes of ice

Get Some Vitamins from Kiwi and Gula Melaka (Palm Sugar) Smoothie

The Kiwifruit grows well in regions with hot summer temperatures. Also, it’s a very rich source of vitamin C. Having a breakfast smoothie of Kiwi and Gula Melaka can prevent a cold. Also, the kiwifruit smoothie is a substitute for vitamin pills because, and it offers your required daily Vitamin C intake of 90 milligrams. While the palm sugar (Gula Melaka) acts as a sweetener for your smoothie, kiwi contains potassium, fibre, and folate. You can also add about 150ml of Greek yogurt to make your breakfast smoothie thick. Get ready to enjoy a stress-free day with this diet.

Ingredients for This Breakfast Smoothie

  • 4 Kiwifruits 
  • 150ml Greek yogurt 
  • 4 cubes of ice 
  • 3 tablespoons of Gula Melaka

Blueberry Beet Smoothie

Beetroot is low in calories, but they have high nutritional value. Amongst other nutrients in beets are dietary fibre, vitamin C, and folate. This Blueberry beet smoothie is ideal if you want to boost your athletic performance too. For people who walk to work, energizing with this breakfast smoothie is a healthy option. Also, blueberries are rich in antioxidants, natural sugar, and dietary fibre. They also have small concentrations of protein. This healthy breakfast smoothie helps to shed weight, detox, and control blood pressure.

Pineapple and Coconut Smoothie

Digestive health is very important when considering ingredients for a great breakfast smoothie. A blend of pineapple and coconut can make delicious breakfast smoothies. While coconut oil and milk are nutritious, you can add some almond nuts when you need a healthier option to optimize your energy. Apart from the great taste of pineapples, they are rich in protein-digesting enzymes, and Vitamin C. Manganese is an essential ingredient in pineapples too. Also, there are digestive health benefits from the anti-inflammatory properties of pineapple.

Ingredients for This Breakfast Smoothie

  • 1 cup of pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen is fine)
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 4 cubes of ice

What You Need To Prepare Breakfast Smoothie

Preparing your recipes for a healthy breakfast smoothie requires a good blender. Investing in a well-designed blender is reasonable if making some delicious smoothies means so much to you. Unsweetened milk reduces your fructose intake and the risk of developing diabetes too. Avoid artificial flavours and sweeteners because they don’t have any health benefits.