Personalize Your Smoothie – 15 Ingredients to Add

Rich in nutrients and antioxidants, smoothies are the perfect choice for your body, even if you want to build muscles or to lose some weight. You can drink a smoothie after a workout. You can make a smoothie for your snack time. If you don’t have time to cook, you can also try making a smoothie. It’s easy.

Here is a list of ingredients that you can add to your smoothie.

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  Yogurt

The yogurt that contains good bacteria is indicated for your gut. Choose the plain yogurt because it’s not loaded with sugar or other unnecessary ingredients.

• Kefir

Another good ingredient for your gut is kefir. This beverage has a thinner texture than yogurt, but it also contains good bacteria.

• Beets

They are rich in nitrate. If you’re an athlete or you’re going to the gym and want to improve your performance, add them to your smoothies.

• Seeds

If you’re looking to improve your cardiovascular system, then you need to add seeds to your smoothie. Seeds are rich in healthy fats, protein and fiber. Plus, they give an interesting texture to your beverage.

• Nuts

There are various type of nuts that you can add if you want your smoothie to be crunchier. Nuts are rich in proteins, antioxidants and vitamins that are very good for your health.

• Berries

Full in antioxidants, berries are the best choice if you want to have some flavor in your smoothie. And there are so many possibilities: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries. You can never get bored.

• Honey

If you want your smoothie to be sweet, add honey instead of refined sugar or artificial sweetener. Use honey that’s raw and organic.

• Cruciferous vegetables

If you want a detoxifier or an immunity builder smoothie, try adding some cruciferous vegetables like: cabbage, kale, bok choy, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts.

• Grapes

Grapes are a great source of resveratrol, an antioxidant that has cardio protective properties.

• Bananas

If you want to make the creamiest smoothie ever, add bananas. High in potassium, they are good for the heart.

• Apricots

Also, apricots are rich in potassium. You can add them to your smoothie to make it more colourful and sweet.

• Coconut

Add coconut water for a thinner texture. It’s the ideal drink for your post-workout because this ingredient helps boost the electrolyte content of the beverage.

• Tomatoes

Add tomatoes to your beverage if you want to taste something different, but also interesting. Try the canned tomatoes because they go through a process that activates lycopene, an antioxidant that fights against cancer.

• Oats

Oats make your smoothie creamier. Rich in fiber, they are good for your heart and colon.

• Soybeans

They are also rich in fiber. Soybeans provides high quality protein.

Refreshing and healthy, a smoothie is the glass of energy you need. The best part about it is that you can play with plenty of ingredients all the time. You can experience different flavors every day.